Cowboys and Eagles' Draft-Night Trade Negotiation Caught on Video by ESPN
ESPN's documentary 'The Pick Is In' revealed behind-the-scenes footage of the 2026 NFL Draft, including a trade between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles traded up to select USC wide receiver Makai Lemon at No. 20, shortly after the Cowboys had considered trading the pick. The Cowboys used the acquired picks to select three players from UCF, Florida, and Alabama.
- ▪The Philadelphia Eagles traded with the Dallas Cowboys to move up to the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- ▪Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Eagles GM Howie Roseman negotiated the deal, which included picks Nos. 23, 114, and 137 in return for No. 20 and a 2027 seventh-rounder.
- ▪Makai Lemon was on the phone with Steelers GM Omar Khan when he received a call from the Eagles, indicating Pittsburgh was about to draft him.
- ▪The Cowboys used the acquired picks to draft Malachi Lawrence, Devin Moore, and LT Overton.
- ▪The footage was captured in the NFL Films and Skydance Sports-produced documentary 'The Pick Is In,' premiered by ESPN.
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By Megan ArmstrongShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.ESPN premiered "The Pick Is In" on Sunday evening. The NFL Films and Skydance Sports-produced documentary captured the inner workings of the 2026 NFL Draft, which took place from April 23 to April 25 in Pittsburgh.One of the emerging storylines from the draft was the Philadelphia Eagles trading up to No. 20 overall to draft former USC wide receiver Makai Lemon before the Pittsburgh Steelers could at No. 21 overall.
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