The Dallas Cowboys have plenty of cap space ahead of next week's 2026 NFL Draft. While the Cowboys have the 12th overall and 20th picks in the first round, they also have a lot of needs, especially on a defense that gave up the NFL's most points a season ago.
Many draft analysts predict the Cowboys will double up on defensive prospects by focusing both of their first-round selections on that side of the ball. Others believe a trade could be in the works for one of the draft's best defensive prospects.
If the Cowboys package their first-round selection together to acquire a top prospect, Dallas may have to get creative to address other needs on their roster. This may involve another trade involving a proven professional rather than more novices.
Recently, Albert Breuer's Sports Illustrated There have been suggestions that the Cowboys are a team the Indianapolis Colts could look at as they look for a trade partner for cornerback Kenny Moore. The two sides recently agreed to seek a trade this offseason, and that process could yield results at some point during the upcoming three-day draft event.
Breyer believes Moore could be available for the equivalent of a third-day draft pick. If so, the Cowboys could get the former Pro Bowl cornerback at a fraction of the normal cost.
"As for potential landing spots, I think Dallas would be one, with Nickell being a key part of new coordinator Christian Parker's defense and the Cowboys having a hole last year after Jordan Lewis went to the Jaguars. The Vikings are another potential fit. Teams being in the NFC should also make them potential contenders, assuming Indy doesn't help a conference rival. Moore, who will turn 31 in August, has a contract He's in the year, so he's got some value. But if the price was at a higher level, and I had a need like Dallas, I would probably do that."
SI's Albert Breer on the Dallas Cowboys trading for Kenny Moore
Cornerback is one of the positions commonly targeted by Cowboys mock drafts. Still, with this trade, Dallas may not feel as much urgency to address the position at the top of the draft and may feel more comfortable circling back to upgrade the secondary later in the selection process.
If Moore can indeed be a third-day draft selection, we would imagine he would generate a lot of interest. After all, teams, especially contenders, can never have too many capable cornerbacks.
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