Cowboys Eye Bailey Trade for Pass Rush

0:00On April 3rd, the Dallas Cowboys had a nightmare defense last season, giving up 30.1 points per game, dead last in the league. They ranked 24th and sacks too, so now they're eyeing a huge trade to fix that past rush. Word is, they're targeting the third overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft from the Arizona Cardinals to grab Texas Tech Edge-Rusher David, Bayley. Bayley's a 23-year-old beast who just visited the Cowboys, Chiefs, and Cardinals after the Combine. He's projected top 10 for sure, and Dallas sees him as the perfect quarterback hunter to turn their D-around. Cardinals might be open to moving down, but it'll cost the Cowboys big time. Fans and analysts are buzzing about this potential blockbuster, knowing how desperate Dallas is after that defensive collapse. A stud like Bayley could transform their front 7, making them contenders again instead of also rands. It's the kind of splashy move Cowboys fans crave. Baytalk suggests Dallas offering their 12-pick plus the 92nd pick straight up for number

1:033. If Arizona wants more, throw in the 177th or even a future 6th-rounder. Either way, it's overpaid territory to jump 9 spots. Keep an eye on this in the coming weeks. Dallas pulling off the deal could shake up the whole draft and signal they're all in on reloading that defense for real contention.