Caleb Downs signs rookie deal with Cowboys: Contract details
Caleb Downs has signed his rookie contract with the Dallas Cowboys, securing his place on the team ahead of the 2026 NFL season. The Cowboys selected Downs with the No. 11 pick after trading up with the Miami Dolphins. A standout safety from Ohio State, Downs is expected to bolster a Dallas defense that struggled in the 2025 season.
- ▪Caleb Downs was selected with the No. 11 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys.
- ▪The Cowboys traded up one spot with the Miami Dolphins to secure Downs.
- ▪Downs played college football at Ohio State and is regarded as one of the top safety prospects in recent years.
- ▪He signed his rookie contract on May 1, 2026, avoiding any holdout or negotiation issues.
- ▪The Cowboys' defense allowed 377 yards per game in the 2025 season, the third-worst in the league.
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