Heading to Dallas
The Cowboys selected Barham in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 92nd overall.
Barham showed his versatility and explosiveness as a linebacker who converted to edge with Michigan in 2025, when he was named as an All-Big Ten Honorable Mention and posted 32 tackles, including 4.0 sacks, one forced fumble and three pass defenses across 12 games. That versatility should help him line up on the defensive front and second level, and he has the speed and physicality to beat his blocker, though he did have issues with getting flagged for offside when anticipating the offense's snap count. Barham likely will operate in a rotational role at edge behind Rashan Gary, Donovan Ezeiruaku (hip) and 2026 first-rounder Malachi Lawrence.
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Inks one-year deal with Dallas
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Javonte Williams
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Links up with Cowboys
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Malachi Lawrence
Picked by Cowboys
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Picked by Cowboys
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George Pickens
Signing franchise tag
Pickens will sign his franchise tag in the coming days, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
George Pickens
Team optimistic he'll sign tag
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George Pickens
Not negotiating long-term deal
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Brandon Aubrey
Becomes highest-paid kicker
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