Cowboys Rookies, MVS, Linebackers: Prescott's Ring Quest

On May 3rd, Cowboys kicked off their 2026 rookie minicamp, and the first round picks are already turning heads.

Caleb Downs, the safety out of Alabama, put an extra one-on-one time with defensive backs coach Christian Parker and secondary coach Ryan Smith.

Then there's Edge-Rusher Malachi Lawrence, sharpening his get-off with Pass Rush Guru, BT Jordan, to cut down on fall steps.

3rd round linebacker J. Sean Barham got reps at the mic position, an area Dallas desperately needs depth.

Over the weekend, these rookies stayed late, drilling hard to grasp the scheme.

Downs called it a real positive for hands-on learning, while Lawrence focused on technique to boost efficiency.

Barham showed his versatility, ready to run sideline to sideline and handle blocks no matter the spot.

Coaches like Parker pulled them aside, post-practice, building that early trust.

Shifting gears to free agency, the Cowboys dropped 28 million on Whiteout Marques Valdez Scanling, and fans are buzzing about his good luck.

Charm.

In his last six seasons, every team he started with off-season saw their quarterback Snaggan MVP, or the squad lift the Lombardi Trophy.

Think Josh Allen's MVP last year with Buffalo, or Super Bowls, with Green Bay and Kansas City.

Now he's catching from Dak Prescott, who could use that boost after finishing second and voting, back in 2023.

On the linebacker front, second-year guys Shamar James is fighting for snaps after a chaotic 2025.

Drapted in the 5th round, he stepped up with six starts amid injuries and busts, like Jack Sanborn.

His athleticism flashed as a blitzer, even if grades were rough from all the mess around him.

Dallas traded for Vets and still has more experience, maybe even Bobby Wagner on speed dial.

With mini-cam wrapping in these pieces falling in, the Cowboys' defense lifts prime for a rebuild.

Rookie's grinding, look on offense, and linebackers battling it out could be the spark for Prescott to chase their ring this fall.