{"id":867348,"date":"2026-04-16T00:03:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T00:03:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/867348\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T00:03:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T00:03:21","slug":"dallas-cowboys-eyeing-move-past-new-york-giants-in-2026-nfl-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/867348\/","title":{"rendered":"Dallas Cowboys eyeing move past New York Giants in 2026 NFL Draft"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dallas Cowboys<\/a> has been reported to be looking into ways to move up in the first round of the 2026 NFL <\/a>Draft, which might influence the New York Giants’<\/a> plans for the early rounds and change the order of teams in the NFC East. <\/p>\n

\"MoroMoro Ojomo #97 and Jalen Carter #98 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrate after a sack against the New York Giants (Getty Images via AFP)<\/p>\n

Multiple reports say that the Cowboys are willing to trade up, especially if the Giants go after a highly sought-after player at No. 5, the spot they got after beating Dallas in the last week of the regular season.<\/p>\n

Cowboys want to enhance their draft position<\/p>\n

Dallas is already stationed to pick at No. 12 in the first round. <\/p>\n

The team has another first-round pick later that night. This will allow Jerry Jones and his front office the freedom to move up and choose the right player at the right price. <\/p>\n

Team executives have said in public that they want to “draft pure,” which means they want the best players available instead of filling a specific position need. The tactic has been a part of their recent strategy.<\/p>\n

Also Read: George Pickens trade news: Cowboys get \u2018interesting\u2019 2026 draft update; \u2018no competition’<\/a><\/p>\n

The Giants’ spot is in danger<\/p>\n

The Giants fell to No. 5 after beating the Cowboys on the last weekend of the season. This cost them a chance to choose in the top two, but they are still in one of the good positions to make a choice that might change the course of the franchise. <\/p>\n

New York will not have a lot of options if Dallas throws a jump ball because they only have seven picks in the 2026 draft. These includes picks in the first, second, fourth, fifth, and sixth rounds. <\/p>\n

Also Read: Myles Garrett trade news: After missing out Maxx Crosby, NFC giants take call on Browns star<\/a><\/p>\n

An analyst connected to the same rumor stream said that if Dallas is willing to move up, “it’s a message that applies to every team in the top half of the first round.” He also said that “Dallas is going to have a lot of flexibility with their draft capital,” which confirms how much pressure the Cowboys can put on the top of the board.<\/p>\n

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