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Peter Dawson

Saquon Barkley to the NFC East? Cowboys' division foes could target big names in NFL draft

The NFL draft at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas is just over a week away, as rumors about who the Cowboys will select at pick No. 19 continue to swirl.

Some believe the front office will opt to take a versatile linebacker such as Boise State's Leighton Vander Esch, Alabama's Rashaan Evans, or even trade up for Georgia's Roquan Smith.

Others think the release of Dez Bryant all but guarantees the team will draft a potentially elite wide receiver with their first-round selection, such as Alabama's Calvin Ridley, Maryland's D.J. Moore, or Texas A&M's Christian Kirk.

But Dallas isn't the only team in the NFC East looking to bolster its roster with young talent. Even though the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles depth chart looks well balanced, they will likely look to add a piece or two that could allow them to make another title run.

Here are some of the directions the other three teams in the division might take in the first round next Thursday night:

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