Cowboys Headlines: Mock draft brings 2 new defenders, Lions up next

While all NFL eyes will soon be fixated on the Cowboys taking on the Detroit Lions in a pivotal matchup, Wednesday did have the fun distraction of looking ahead for all 32 NFL franchises. The Athletic's Dane Brugler revealed his first mock of the season, looking ahead to the 2026 draft's first round, of which the Cowboys have two selections.

Brugler gave the Cowboys a cornerback with their own pick, Tennessee's Jermod McCoy, who is sidelined with an ACL injury. With the pick acquired from Green Bay in the Micah Parsons trade, the Cowboys landed Georgia linebacker CJ Allen.

Back to the games between current professionals, Thursday's combatants appear headed in opposite directions, yet Detroit had zero qualms about blowing out an injury riddled Cowboys squad last season and Dallas has the opportunity to get their lick back. The Lions limp into the game with injuries galore.

The Cowboys have a few notable injuries themselves as cornerback Trevon Diggs along with left tackle Tyler Guyton will have to wait at least another week to see game action.

A scan across the NFL landscape is never a dull moment beginning with Cleveland who opened up the practice window for quarterback Deshaun Watson who tore his achilles last season. Their rival Baltimore handed out a three-year extension to tight end Mark Andrews. Staying in the NFC North, Pittsburgh waived veteran cornerback Darius Slay and was claimed by the Bills who seek an upgrade in their secondary. Lastly, Buccaneers wideout Mike Evans saw his 21-day practice window open up in hopes his return can help Tampa push for a division crown.

Dallas Cowboys Top Headlines

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• Can the Cowboys do it? Confidence is high, but little room for error in playoff push :: The Athletic (Link)

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• Cowboys vs. Lions Best NFL Prop Bets for Thursday Night Football in Week 14 (Bet on George Pickens) :: Sports Illustrated (Link)

Detroit Lions News & Headlines

• Detroit Lions injury report: Door open for Amon-Ra St. Brown to play :: Detroit Free Press (Link)

• Lions Kerby Joseph 'Hopeful' to Return Against Rams :: Sports Illustrated (Link)

• Cowboys vs. Lions: Three must-know storylines for Thursday's Week 14 prime-time game :: NFL.com (Link)

• Discussion: Which Detroit Lions player is key to victory over Cowboys? :: Pride of Detroit (Link)

News & Headlines from Around the NFL

• Ravens TE Mark Andrews agrees to three-year, $39.3M contract extension :: NFL.com (Link)

• Bills adding Darius Slay: Buffalo claims six-time Pro Bowl CB off waivers from Steelers :: CBS Sports (Link)

• Bucs WRs Mike Evans And Jalen McMillan Return To Practice :: Pewter Report (Link)

• Browns QB Deshaun Watson to return to practice from Achilles injury :: ESPN (Link)

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