How Giants' huge trade could impact Commanders in 2026 NFL Draft

On Saturday night, just days before the 2026 NFL Draft, there was a shocking trade with major implications for several NFL teams. The New York Giants sent three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals for the No. 10 overall pick.

Now, the Giants hold the No. 5 and No. 10 overall picks in the first round of the draft.

Nevermind that Cincinnati significantly overpaid for a very good player, but now the Giants have two top-10 picks, which could significantly impact what their NFC East rival, the Washington Commanders , do. Washington holds the No. 7 overall pick and has been linked to most of the same players as New York in various mock drafts.

Something else to note, another NFC East rival, the Dallas Cowboys, holds the No. 12 overall pick and has been rumored as a trade-up candidate. Four players have mostly been linked to the Giants at No.