Cowboys Eyeing Draft-Day Deals

0:00On April 4, Dallas Cowboys are making waves ahead of the 2026 NFL draft, holding first-round picks at number 12 and number 20. That double-dip setup has folks buzzing about Jerry Jones pulling off a trade-up with two realistic targets, the Cleveland Browns at number 6, and the Kansas City Chiefs at number 9. Earlier this week, Browns GM Andrew Berry hinted they might not stand pad at number 6, especially since Cleveland also packs two first-rounders. Number 6 and 24. It's a prime spot for wheeling and dealing, and Dallas could swap their picks straight up, then sweeten it with extra selections from 20. 26 or 2027 to bridge the value gap. Cowboys beat writer Nick Harris is zeroing in on these spots too, calling out Cleveland and Kansas City as the ones to watch over pricier jumps. Fans and analysts see it as a smart play to snag top defensive talent without gutting the whole draft board. For the Browns deal, Dallas lands number 6 for elite picks, then could flip their new number

1:0324 spot down for a day to gym. Against the Chiefs, it's smoothed the trade number 12 plus a third-rounder for number 9, keeping flexibility to maneuver at number 20 later. Either way, these moves keep Dallas aggressive, stacking the deck for a stronger roster while sparking that classic Jones fireworks on draft night.