Cowboys Eye Trade for Top Defensive Talent

0:00On April 17th, rumors are swirling that Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is eyeing a trade with Cleveland Brown's GM Andrew Berry to jump from the 12 overall pick to the number 6 spot in the 2026 NFL Draft. The goal? Snag a top defensive talent to fill the void left by Michael Parsons. Players on their radar include Ohio State linebacker Sonny Stiles, Miami Pass Russia, Ruben Bain Jr., and Ohio State Safety, Caleb Downs. Bain was in a fatal car crash back in March 2024, but Scouts still see him going no later than 10th overall, despite any arm. Length questions. Meanwhile, the Cowboys traded Parsons away in August 2025, so this move up the board feels urgent to rebuild that pass rush. Fans are buzzing about how it could shake up their defense long term. Now, there's chatter about the Washington commanders and their number 7 pick to. GM Adam Peters might be holding out for a massive godfather style offer from Dallas, possibly

1:04right before or during Draft Night on April 23rd. With the draft still months out, keep an eye on these talks. They could redefine the Cowboys future on defense.