Cowboys reporter says the franchise is fearful the Eagles could ruin their Draft plan on Day 2 

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The Dallas Cowboys are just hours away from being on the clock to select their franchise starter.

Jerry Jones has pigeonholed the team to draft well as they will rely on multiple starters to emerge from the NFL Draft.

Dallas owns the 24^th pick and will pray that the rookie on their board falls to them.

Moreover, America’s Team is in a position where they can afford no hiccups.

Dallas requires multiple rookies with one being a starting rusher

They require starters in multiple positions including premium positions on offense.

One vital role that the Cowboys are set on selecting is a new starting running back.

However, unlike previous years, the rushing class does not run deep in 2024.

Running backs are not expected to be taken off the board until Day 2.

Mike Fisher reported that the Cowboys are ‘zeroed in on’ Johnathon Brooks out of Texas.

Jerry Jones was not keen on the offensive backfield market during free agency and has opted to target a rookie to save cap space.

Nonetheless, a recent report from Cowboys journalist Jane Slater could have thrown their plan into hot water.

Jane Slater reveals the Cowboys are fearful of their biggest rival

On X, Slater compiled a list of scenarios the franchise may face during the early rounds.

One of the alarming situations was the possibility of the Philadelphia Eagles selecting Johnathon Brooks at #53.

The Eagles could deliver a sucker punch to the Cowboys’ draft plans on Friday if they wanted their man.

Furthermore, Stephen Jones spoke very highly of Brooks and said he could be the best running back in the draft.

Analysts still think the 20-year-old is the best in his class despite suffering a brutal ACL tear in 2023.

Eagles searching for an insurance running back to cover Barkley

The Cowboys’ NFC East rivals could be eyeing up a rusher to accompany their free agent addition Saquon Barkley.

In 2020, the ex-New York Giant also suffered an ACL tear and the Eagles may search for coverage in that department through Brooks.

Ultimately, the Eagles have been super aggressive in the offseason thus far and could continue in the draft.

There are other talented running backs like Braelon Allen, but the Cowboys are firmly set on their local kid.