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Cowboys and Eagles' Draft-Night Trade Negotiation Caught on Video by ESPN

Cowboys and Eagles' Draft-Night Trade Negotiation Caught on Video by ESPN

Summary

ESPN aired a documentary showing behind-the-scenes moments from the 2026 NFL Draft, including a trade negotiation between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles traded up to the 20th pick to select wide receiver Makai Lemon, while the Cowboys received three picks in return and selected three players.

Key Facts

  • The 2026 NFL Draft took place from April 23 to April 25 in Pittsburgh.
  • The Eagles traded up to the 20th overall pick to draft Makai Lemon from USC.
  • The Cowboys originally had the 12th and 11th picks before trading.
  • The Cowboys' owners, Jerry Jones and Stephen Jones, negotiated with Eagles GM Howie Roseman on a trade.
  • The Cowboys offered the 20th overall pick and a 2027 seventh-round pick.
  • The Eagles gave the Cowboys picks Nos. 23, 114, and 137 in the 2026 draft.
  • The Cowboys selected Malachi Lawrence, Devin Moore, and LT Overton with those picks.
  • The negotiation was captured in the ESPN documentary "The Pick Is In."
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