Jerry Jones Reveals Why He Did Trade That Allowed Eagles to Draft Makai Lemon
Summary
Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones explained why he made a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles during the 2026 NFL draft. The trade allowed the Eagles to move up in the draft to select wide receiver Makai Lemon, while the Cowboys received two fourth-round picks.Key Facts
- The Eagles traded two fourth-round picks (#114 and #137) to the Cowboys to move from 23rd to 20th overall in the draft.
- At pick 20, the Eagles selected USC wide receiver Makai Lemon.
- The Cowboys used the picks received to draft Devin Moore (Florida cornerback) and LT Overton (Alabama edge-rusher).
- Jerry Jones said he trades even with division rivals because avoiding them would limit trade options.
- Jones recalled advice not to trade within the division but chose to ignore it.
- Cowboys fans were upset because the trade gave a key replacement player for A.J. Brown to a division rival.
- A similar trade happened in 2021 when the Eagles moved up to draft DeVonta Smith from Dallas.
- Jones believes the trade was strategically beneficial and enjoyed the outcome more than the Eagles.
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