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Cowboys, Giants Shake Up Draft: Trade Deadline Looms

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Dallas Cowboys, with first-round picks at twelfth and twentieth, face criticism for not trading down to acquire more picks. The team, lacking second-round pick and future first, is urged to stock up on young talent. Meanwhile, Giants trade Pro Bowl tackle Dexter Lawrence to Bengals, altering top ten picks. Bengals bolster defense, potentially setting stage for Cowboys to follow suit in draft week.

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Cowboys, Giants Shake Up Draft: Trade Deadline Looms

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On April 19th, Dallas Cowboys sitting pretty with first round picks at 12th and 20th overall, but then nothing till 92nd. That's a massive gap. And experts like ESPN's Bill Barnwell are pushing Jerry Jones to trade down from 20 and grab more picks. They lost a ton of draft capital on deals for vets like Quentin Williams and others, leaving no second-rounder and one future first-gone. Building around those big-money stars means stocking up on young talent fast. Fans been yelling for this move all off-season, especially with a talent drop-off after the top blue-chip defenders go early. Trading back less than fill multiple holes without missing game-changers. Meanwhile, shake up in the top 10, Giants shipping Pro Bowl tackled Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals for their 10th overall pick, plus an extension. New York now holds 5th and 10th, clearing cap space but facing a D-line rebuild. Bengals making bold ways for once, upgrading defense around burrow and chase.

Cowboys could follow suit, targeting linebackers early or snagging day 3 sleepers like Bryce Boetcher for depth that sticks. Draft Weeks heating up.

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