"The Cowboys originally sat at 12 when the draft began and had to send two fifth-round picks to the Miami Dolphins to move up one spot and secure their guy."
"In the lead-up to the draft there were many an analyst who theorized that the Cowboys could trade up with the Cleveland Browns, who initially held the sixth pick."
"Stephen Jones was shown calling Browns GM Andrew Berry and discussing sending picks 12 and 20 to Cleveland in exchange for 9 and 24, but Cleveland declined."
"The Cowboys originally offered the Dolphins a fifth-round pick 'and something' to move up to 11, but after Miami declined, they decided to throw in the second fifth-round pick."
The Dallas Cowboys selected Caleb Downs with their first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after trading up from the 12th position. To secure Downs, the Cowboys sent two fifth-round picks to the Miami Dolphins. Analysts speculated that the Cowboys might trade with the Cleveland Browns, who initially held the sixth pick but traded down. The Cowboys' aggressive strategy ultimately allowed them to select Downs at 11, following the Browns' decision to pick an offensive lineman ahead of the New York Giants.
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