Misryoum reports on a 2027 NFL Draft scenario for the Cowboys, centered on bolstering defense and potential wide receiver changes.
The Dallas Cowboys’ next big roster shift could start at wide receiver, even as the team’s most recent problems have been pinned to defense.
Misryoum notes that discussions around the club going into the 2026 NFL Draft have largely revolved around shoring up defensive play after a season that left the Cowboys falling short of the postseason.. Team ownership has echoed the same theme. with Jerry Jones publicly pointing to the lack of resistance on defense as a key reason Dallas’ hopes were derailed. regardless of how well quarterback Dak Prescott performed.
That tension between quarterback production and defensive gaps is the kind of mismatch teams can’t afford to repeat, especially when a season’s margin for error is thin.
Meanwhile, the wide receiver picture is adding a layer of urgency to the Cowboys’ planning for the next draft cycle.. Misryoum reports that the team’s handling of George Pickens. including the financial considerations tied to a franchise tag. could affect whether Dallas keeps its current plan in place beyond the 2026 season.. With CeeDee Lamb already a central part of the passing game, the possibility of adding a complementary No.. 2 option becomes part of the roster calculus.
In this context. Misryoum says an early outlook has pointed toward Charlie Becker. a wide receiver from Indiana. as a potential fit in the 2027 NFL Draft.. The scenario centers on Becker’s rise during the college season and his ability to make plays in high-leverage moments. including contested catches that can translate to game-changing downfield production.
For fans, it matters because the Cowboys’ path back toward January football is unlikely to hinge on one unit alone. If the defense improves but the passing game lacks depth or flexibility, the team’s ceiling can still stall.
Misryoum also frames the bigger timeline around Prescott’s contract situation and the age curve that often shapes roster decisions.. With Prescott’s deal set to run through the late 2020s. Dallas faces pressure to build a more complete roster now. rather than waiting for another cycle to correct the shortcomings that have kept the team from reaching its biggest goals.
At the same time, the idea of a “best chance now” approach reflects the reality of NFL roster building: decisions made in one draft often determine whether a team can compete immediately, not just develop for later.