Six trades that could recalibrate Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft

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With opening night in Pittsburgh looming, Around the NFL analysts propose six trades that could shake up Round 1: the Chargers acquire Dexter Lawrence from the Giants (giving up a first-round pick, with Quentin Johnston as a potential sweetener); Dallas would leap to No. 4 to take Sonny Styles; the Jets move up to target a WR; the Lions jump from 17 to the top five to grab Spencer Fano; the Raiders move up from 36 to No. 23 to land Omar Cooper Jr.; and Cincinnati tries to leap into the top five for a difference‑making defender.
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- 2026 NFL Draft: Cowboys, Jaguars lead teams likely to trade down, up USA Today
- Too many trade‑down teams, not enough trade‑up targets: 2026 NFL Draft rumors and news Cleveland.com
- 2026 NFL Draft: Revisiting top non-quarterback first-round trades over the past decade CBS Sports
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