NFL Draft trade rumors 2026: The 5 most likely scenarios to move up, down in Round 1

NFL Draft trade rumors 2026: The 5 most likely scenarios to move up, down in Round 1 originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The NFL Draft isn't just an opportunity for teams to add young talent.

Sometimes, teams have more on their minds on draft day, from how their picks will impact their current roster, to fielding trade calls, deciding to acquire current NFL players or future picks instead of drafting a prospect. Potential trades are always part of the draft-day fun — especially in the first round, when value is at its peak. At the 2026 NFL Draft, there's plenty of potential for shake-ups in the order.

Six teams already don't own a first-round pick — including the Cincinnati Bengals after their recent blockbuster deal with the Giants involving the No. 10 pick. And between the underwhelming quarterback class, plus great players at traditionally undervalued positions like Jeremiyah Love and Caleb Downs being projected in the top-10, it's not hard to see scenarios where more teams will want to move up or down.

Here are some of the teams most likely to move on the first-round draft board, including the latest buzz on potential trades. MORE: The Sporting News' 3-round 2026 NFL mock draft NFL Draft trade rumors 2026 Cowboys could package first-rounders to move up So far, some of the most tangible reporting on teams looking to move up surrounds the Dallas Cowboys . Jerry Jones and company currently own the No.