Cowboys were prepared to trade up for Caleb Downs in the draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Dallas Cowboys' head coach Brian Schottenheimer revealed that the team had a trade in place to move into the top ten of the NFL Draft to select safety Caleb Downs. Although the Cowboys aimed to secure the ninth overall pick from the Kansas City Chiefs, the Chiefs chose to trade with the Cleveland Browns instead. The Cowboys feared that the New York Giants might select Downs if he continued to fall, leading them to trade with the Miami Dolphins to ensure they obtained him at 11th overall. As of July, anticipation builds around Downs' potential impact on the Cowboys' defense during the upcoming training camp.
- •Brian Schottenheimer confirmed the Cowboys had a trade in place for Downs.
- •Dallas aimed to move up with Kansas City but lost the opportunity.
- •Concerns arose over the Giants selecting Downs after his draft fall.
- •The Cowboys eventually traded up with Miami to secure Downs.
- •Downs is seen as a key addition for the Cowboys' remodeled defense.
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Brian Schottenheimer says Cowboys had a first-round trade in place for Caleb Downs
"The Cowboys almost traded up in the top ten to take Caleb Downs
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