New NFL Rumors on Browns, Cowboys, Teams' Stance on Trading 1st-Round Draft Picks

Bleacher Report • April 20, 2026 • sports

Key Points:

The Cleveland Browns are considering trading back from their No. 6 pick in the 2026 NFL draft, while the Dallas Cowboys may look to trade up from No. 12 but are hesitant to give up their second first-round pick at No. 20.
The Cowboys are reportedly interested in Ohio State edge-rusher Arvell Reese, Texas Tech edge-rusher David Bailey, and Buckeyes linebacker Sonny Styles as potential successors to Micah Parsons.
More teams are inclined to trade down rather than up in the 2026 draft due to a perceived lack of standout prospects, especially at quarterback, which may limit the Browns' ability to trade out of the top 10.
Early significant draft-day trades have already occurred, notably the Cincinnati Bengals trading their 10th overall pick to acquire defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence.