Buyers’ market: Stage is set for Cowboys to move up in 2026 NFL draft
The Cowboys reportedly want to trade up in the 2026 NFL draft and the way things look, this might be the year for it.
The concept of supply and demand is one of the most basic and undeniable realities of market forces. A situation that has a great supply and limited demand favors the buyer, while a situation that has more demand than supply favors the seller. In the 2026 NFL draft, the supply is draft picks, which reportedly, many teams are looking to unload in an effort to move back.
According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, “the 2026 draft will be one of the more trade-heavy drafts in recent memory. ” Schultz states teams want to move back and collect extra second and third round picks rather than stick and pick early. Given the recent headlines about the Dallas Cowboys , supply and demand could favor them as they navigate the upcoming draft.
The Cowboys, recently linked to some trade-up reports, might find themselves in a buyers’ market. If more teams want to back out than want to move up, prices should drop. While the various trade charts provide an outline for what compensation should be for trades, it’s by no means a hard and fast rule.
Supply and demand are always in play, and in this case, the buyer looking to move up has the advantage. The expectation among many NFL teams is that the 2026 draft will be one of the more trade-heavy drafts in recent memory, according to multiple league sources. Specifically, on the defensive side of the ball — EDGE, CB and LB are all strong/deep — while WR is typically… pic.