Cowboys Could Trade Down, Not Up, in First Round Draft Twist

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Cowboys Could Trade Down, Not Up, in First Round Draft Twist

Dallas owns picks No. 12 and 20, but ESPN says a major move up is unlikely. Insider Dan Graziano reports the Cowboys “do not want to trade both 12 and 20 to move up for just one player.” He adds it’s “more likely” Dallas trades down from No. 20 to regain Day 2 capital after losing its second-rounder. Targets at 12 could include Sonny Styles and Caleb Downs.

By Suresh Menon

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49ers Eye Future Replacements at Key Aging Positions

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