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While there has been much discussion about the Dallas Cowboys trading up in Round 1 of the NFL Draft, owner and general manager Jerry Jones has poured cold water on the idea.

In the first round of the 2026 draft tonight, there has been an unusual amount of trade discussion. This year’s class is weak at quarterback, so teams ranked in the top 10 seem to be more open to the idea of ​​moving down to get more draft assets this year or next.

This bodes well for a team like the Cowboys as they have two selections in the top 20 of this year’s event. Furthermore, Jones has always shown a willingness to take bold steps during his reign. So trading up for players like Texas Tech’s David Bailey, or Ohio State’s Arvel Reese and Sonny Styles in the top three or five seems plausible as they could help fill the void left by last year’s Micah Parsons trade.

Jerry Jones won’t call for trade in NFL Draft

However, it doesn’t seem like Jones has any intention of being as aggressive in completing a trade as speculation has suggested. In a recent interview (h/t Pro Football Talk), Jones revealed that although he has been getting calls about a trade, he is in no rush to pick up the phone and make a deal to go after Bailey, Reese or Styles.

But why would he choose not to be aggressive enough to make a move? Well, it seems Jones now believes the Cowboys would be better off being patient. “[Trade offers are] It’s generally better to come in than out, obviously. The results are better for us,” Jones said.

This is a pretty surprising opinion from a man who has never been afraid to take risks when it comes to adding potential stars or impactful players. Although Cowboys fans are hoping the team will move to get an elite pass rusher, it seems like Jones is okay with keeping his picks at Nos. 12 and 20, respectively, if he doesn’t like the trade up offers he receives.

It also can’t be ruled out that Jones is hesitant in the hopes that the current offers get better in Round 1 tonight.

After earning a journalism degree in 2017, Jason Burgos worked as a contributor to several sites, including MMA Sacca… More about Jason Burgos

The New York Sirens suffered a blow in the race for the PWHL’s final playoff spot. The Ottawa Charge defeated New York 5-1 in overtime on Saturday afternoon, pushing them to the brink of elimination.

The Sirens entered the game needing a regulation win to overtake the charge for fourth place.

“We have to take it like do or die,” Sirens star forward Sarah Fillier told PWHL sideline reporter Signa Butler before puck drop.

But New York could not match Ottawa’s firepower. The Charge scored five unanswered goals – including two jailbreak goals in the second period – to extend their lead in the standings. Ottawa improved to 39 points (8-7-1-12), leaving New York five points out of the final playoff spot with only two games remaining.

Charge goalkeeper Gwyneth Phillips had a stellar performance in her 16th consecutive game starting in net, stopping 23 of 24 shots and holding New York scoreless over the final 48:16. Kyle Osborne allowed five goals on 29 shots for New York. His 14 losses and 26 games played led all PWHL goaltenders.

The Sirens struck first with a power-play goal at 11:04 of the first period, when Petey Lewis beat the Phillips blocker side-by-side with a quick wrist shot from the bumper. But New York struggled to contain Ottawa’s offensive attack, allowing three goals on Saturday, and that proved costly.

After several scoring opportunities in the opening frame, the Charge finally took the advantage at 18:59 as captain Brianna Jenner delivered a speedy passing pass that Rebecca Leslie deflected over her shoulder into the net.

New York increased the intensity in the second, as coach Greg Fargo’s team made a solid effort to press the net hard against the Phillies – much to Ottawa’s displeasure. A highly physical frame culminated in a total of six penalties and two power plays for the Sirens.

Instead, the one in charge received the reward.

With the Sirens on a 4-on-3 advantage after a holding penalty on Leslie, Jenner led another rush and sent a shot off Osborne’s right pad. Jocelyn Larocque collected a long rebound in the slot and put it into the net at 7:54 before Osborne could recover.

Peyton Hemp scored on New York’s fourth power play of the game, 37 seconds in, at 14:08 of the middle frame for a 3–1 lead. After Casey O’Brien’s pass came back into the siren zone, Maja Nylen Persson turned the puck over under heavy pressure from Hemp’s forecheck. Charging forward Alexa Wasko drove the goal line and delivered a pass across the crease which Hemp punched into the net.

Have talked a lot with Sirens coach Greg Fargo about the pace of this season. It’s hard to think of a more decadent sequence than this.

Not one, but two jailbreak goals, as Ottawa becomes the first PWHL team to score shorthanded twice in the same game.

Just sloppy puck play from new… pic.twitter.com/DvdZQYs7ro

– Lou Orlando (@SweetLouuuu) 18 April 2026

Ronja Savolainen added insurance at 3:15 of the third period, fooling Osborne with a long shot from the point. Jenner delivered the final blow on the power play at 12:28, blocking the rebound of a Larocque shot.

Jenner ranks fourth league-wide in scoring with 23 points (11 goals, 12 assists) after a three-point outing on Saturday. Leslie’s 13 goals are one goal shy of Minnesota Frost forward Kelly Pannek for the PWHL lead; Her 22 points are tied with Fillier and Montreal Victoire forward Laura Stacey for fifth.

New York dropped its eighth consecutive road game (0-0-1-7) this season and fell to 2-0-1-10. Only the Seattle Torrent has the worst road point percentage. The Sirens conclude the season with two more games away from the Prudential Centre, visiting the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday and the Boston Fleet on April 25.

Fargo said after the game, “I can’t point my finger on any one specific thing, but we haven’t scored in a row, especially at home.” “On the road, when you fall behind, you start chasing the game, and it becomes harder to climb back. At home, even if you don’t score first, the crowd can help change momentum quickly. But when you’re chasing too often, it catches up to you – the matchups get tougher, and things start being stacked against you.”

Main findings after siren leaves backbreaker to charge

So you’re telling me there’s a chance?

The Sirens are not out of the playoff race yet, although the picture is not very good.

Saturday’s loss removed any control over New York’s playoff fate. With only six points available on their remaining schedule, the Sirens need a lot and a lot of help to get going in the right direction to erase the five-point deficit in the PWHL standings.

If the Charge scores more than one point in its final two games, New York will be eliminated from postseason contention. Ottawa visits second-place Fleetwood on Wednesday before hosting the Toronto Raptors on April 25.

The fifth-place Sceptres, on 34 points (9-1-5-12) with three games remaining, could also shatter New York’s playoff dreams. The Sirens need Toronto to beat Ottawa on April 25, but otherwise they are looking for a loss to the Sceptres. Toronto will visit Minnesota on Sunday before hosting New York on Tuesday, setting up a final showdown against the Charge that will likely decide who lands the final playoff spot.

The final piece of this complicated equation – and perhaps the toughest for New York – is that the Sirens must earn at least five points in the next two games to have any hope of challenging for the No. 4 seed.

The Sirens are not out of the playoff race yet, but they need a lot of help right now.

Ottawa cannot score more than one point in its last two matches (BOS, vs. TOR). The Sirens must beat Toronto in regulation on Tuesday and then hope the Sceptres beat the Charge on April 25. https://t.co/vMMWfIsCE4

– Lou Orlando (@SweetLouuuu) 18 April 2026

The Sirens currently own the tiebreaker on charge with the slight edge in regulation wins, and will be granted a postseason nod if both teams finish the season tied. But New York will need two consecutive wins — a tall order for a team that hasn’t won on the road since Jan. 6.

Stranger things have happened, but the odds are not in their favor.

Sirens get playoff teaser with ‘Chippy’ game

The postseason stakes were palpable Saturday, and it contributed to the playoff atmosphere — both on the ice and in the stands.

Ottawa racked up 25 hits in a game marked by consistent physicality. The Charge penalized New York for any drives near Phillips’ crease, resulting in plenty of scuffles after the whistle and even similar harsh penalties to Aimee Fecteau and Rory Gilday.

The record-setting crowd of 8,605 at TD Place matched the intensity throughout the game.

“I think you can definitely see the rivalry there, and it’s definitely getting intense. But again, that’s what we want,” Sirens alternate captain Jaime Bourbonnais said after the game. “We’ve done a good job of making this game a really physical game, and I think that’s what the fans want to see, and hopefully we can continue to do that. I think the fans and the atmosphere are really what make these types of games special.”

It’s a good harbinger for the postseason, where that intensity will become the norm — though New York won’t be able to experience it firsthand.

Siren’s power play faltered again

New York ended an 0-20 power-play drought on Wednesday when Maja Nylen Persson scored a 2-2 equalizer against Toronto at 14:53 of the third period. Fargo believed that such an impressive target could spark a falling unit.

“You hope something like that can push it,” Fargo said after the 3-2 regulation win. “I think scoring that goal at a key moment in our season, hopefully, can be something we can build on.”

For a moment, it seemed that way, as Lewis’ power-play score gave New York an early lead. But any positive momentum was destroyed in the second period when Ottawa became the first team in PWHL history to score multiple shorthanded goals in a single game.

The Sirens have scored three jailbreak goals in their last two games – a black mark for a power play that was already struggling to produce offensive output.

These types of mistakes can end a season in a very short playoff race.

Lou Orlando is an alumnus of Fordham University, where he covered the New York Rangers for three seasons… More about Lou Orlando

After Bam Adabayo’s historic 83-point night on Tuesday, NBA champion Metta World Peace gushed about who he believes will eventually break Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point record. Chamberlin set the scoring record on March 2, 1963 against the New York Knicks. World Peace stated on his X account that he believed Wembanyama would eventually have a 101-point game.

“Now I’m waiting for @wemby to score 101,” World Peace posted.

Wembanyama certainly has a tremendous opportunity for goals, with an amazing ability to score at all three levels. He towers over most NBA guards with his 7’4″ frame and definitely has the mentality to make history. He also demonstrated his ability to score points quickly in February.

Wembanyama scored 25 points in the first quarter of their matchup against the Lakers on February 10. He finished the game with 40 points and 12 rebounds on 13-20 shooting, added four three pointers and shot 10-12 from the free-throw line. No other starter finished in double figures in that game.

After the matchup, Wembanyama talked about his historic night against the Lakers. He indicated that he wants to continue playing and increase his scoring output further.

“You have to have a greed for these kinds of games,” he said. “I mean, in every game you have to be greedy to get more every time, because, you know, all the time, no matter who’s on the court, someone is going to want to stop you from doing what you’re doing out there. So you have to be greedy.”