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Cowboys Eye Eli Stowers After Ferguson's Contract Extension

4/8/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Dallas Cowboys are evaluating Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers as a potential Day 2 pick during pre-draft visits.
The Cowboys extended Jake Ferguson's contract for four years at $52 million.
Stowers is ranked as the second-best tight end and 56th overall prospect, which suggests value if the Cowboys trade down.

History

Historical Context

The 1983 NFL Draft marked a pivotal moment in football history, featuring future Hall of Famers John Elway and Eric Dickerson, who transformed team strategies. The Dallas Cowboys, known for their drafting acumen, exemplified this with their 1989 trade for Herschel Walker, yielding five future players. Today, the Cowboys are eyeing tight end Eli Stowers, continuing their legacy of strategic talent acquisition.

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Story summary

The Dallas Cowboys are evaluating Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers as a potential Day 2 pick during pre-draft visits.
The Cowboys extended Jake Ferguson's contract for four years at $52 million.
Stowers is ranked as the second-best tight end and 56th overall prospect, which suggests value if the Cowboys trade down.

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