Cowboys Trade Up, Grab Shutdown Safety

0:00It's April 24, I'm Cory with the story, and this is NFL News Today, Football News powered by AI. Dallas Cowboys just moved up one spot in the first round of the draft, snagging the 11th pick from the dolphins. They shipped out their 12th overall selection, plus two 5th rounders, 177 and 180 in exchange. Right away, they used that new spot to grab safety, Caleb Downs, a baller they're hyping as a shut down defender. The deal was sharp on paper, per the 2026 NFL trade value chart. Dallas gave up 1,239 points, but pulled in 1,250, a slight win. Now they're down to just one pick in the 5th round total, Schreem one in their board for the long haul. Fans are buzzing about this move filling a keyhole in the secondary, where injuries hit hard last season. Downs brings elite ball skills and speed, perfect for Mike Zimmer's aggressive scheme. Dallas got Cowboys nation-filling that draft a rush, even if it caused some later ammo.

1:01Check their updated haul, they still got 20th overall from Green Bay in round 1, 90 second from San Francisco in round 3, 100, 12th in round 4, 150 second in round 5, and 218th in round 7. Solid depth without overloading early. This trade sets Dallas up to build fast around their stars, keeping the pressure on rivals while they chase that ring. Stay tuned as the board shakes out.