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Team owner Jerry Jones of the Dallas Cowboys talks with the media during a press conference at the Ford Center at The Star on January 08, 2020 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
The Dallas Cowboys and owner Jerry Jones have been busy during the 2026 NFL offseason thus far.
Entering the offseason, many expected the Cowboys to have an aggressive mindset. They were a team expected to spend and spend big. That hasn’t been the case.
While Dallas hasn’t made a blockbuster move, the front office has been focused on adding quality pieces. Whether or not what they have done will be enough for the Cowboys to become an NFC contender again remains to be seen.
There is still time for Dallas to make more moves. Jones will also have the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft to help improve the roster even more with young talent.
Keeping that in mind, the Cowboys have two first-round picks. They hold the No. 12 and No. 20 overall selections. Many mock drafts have suggested that Dallas will likely use both of those picks to upgrade its defense.
Adding to the defense could be the route they take, but the Cowboys could also make a move at No. 12 overall that would shake up the first round of the draft.
Dallas Cowboys Could Target Another Weapon for Dak Prescott
George Pickens has an uncertain future in Dallas right now. The team placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on him and has yet to engage in long-term contract talks.
It’s possible that Jones would have interest in adding more firepower for quarterback Dak Prescott.
Should the Cowboys explore the idea of adding another offensive weapon, there is one that sticks out as a potentially elite fit. That players is none other than Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq.
Throughout the pre-draft process, Sadiq has become one of the most talked about players in the 2026 class. He is expected to be drafted in the first round, with many projecting him to be a top-15 pick. Sadiq could be the piece that unlocks the full potential of the Dallas offense.
What Would Kenyon Sadiq Bring to the Cowboys’ Offense?
Standing in at 6-foot-3 and 245 pounds, Sadiq has the skill-set and talent to be a top tight end down the road. He could be an instant impact player for Dallas if the team chose to draft him.
During the 2025 college football season with the Ducks, Sadiq caught 51 passes for 560 yards and eight touchdowns. In his three-year college career with Oregon, he totaled 80 receptions for 892 yards and 11 scores.
NFL.com has compared Sadiq to current Arizona Cardinals star tight end Trey McBride. That comparison explains why the Cowboys could consider the idea of passing on more defensive help to bring him onboard.
Dallas currently has Jake Ferguson as its starting tight end. Last year, he caught 82 passes for 600 yards and eight touchdowns.
Clearly, the Cowboys don’t need to take a tight end so early in the draft. However, the addition of Sadiq could be a massive long-term move if they choose to make it.
Only time will tell what Jones and Dallas choose to do in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. At the very least, Sadiq should be viewed as a sleeper option for the Cowboys.
Evan Massey Evan Massey is a sports reporter and analyst located in Indianapolis, Indiana who covers the NFL, NBA, MLB, WNBA, and college sports. He has been featured on many publications, including Newsweek, Athlon Sports, ESPN, Yahoo! Sports, Forbes, Bleacher Report, Sporting News, and many others. In his free time, Evan enjoys spending time with his wife and son. More about Evan Massey
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