Eagles trade up to No. 20 with Cowboys in NFL Draft first round

Philly grabs late first-round pick from rival Dallas.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Apr 241 min read

Philly grabs late first-round pick from rival Dallas. Video via @adamschefter on X

What happened: Philadelphia Eagles are trading up to the 20th overall pick with the Dallas Cowboys during the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, per Adam Schefter. The deal sends Eagles' No. 28 pick, a 2027 third-rounder, and a 2028 fifth-rounder to Dallas. Eagles aim to secure a top target amid divisional rivalry.

Why it matters: This intra-NFC East trade heightens rivalry stakes as Eagles address secondary needs post-12-5 2025 season. Cowboys, at 10-7, gain extra Day 2 picks to rebuild lines after key free-agent losses.

By the numbers: Draft positions: Eagles orig. 28 (12-5 record), Cowboys 20 (10-7). Trade value: Eagles surrender 28 + 2027 #3 + 2028 #5 (per Rich Hill model, +12% value for PHI).

What to watch: Watch Eagles' selection at No. 20 for defensive targets like CB Travis Hunter. Cowboys eye trade-down value at new position.

Sources

@AdamSchefter 2026-04-24T01:57:37.316636+00:00

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