Thanks to the Carolina Panthers ' stunning upset of the Green Bay Packers, the Cowboys' position in the 2026 NFL draft order improved. Dallas' first-round pick that previously belonged to Green Bay has jumped from one of the final three picks in Round 1 to inside the top 25.

If the Cowboys are to make a trade, it would come as no surprise if a defensive addition were to be made. Dallas could also subtract on that side of the ball.

The Arizona Cardinals’ current regime—general manager Monti Ossenfort and head coach Jonathan Gannon—is staring down the barrel of missing the postseason for the third straight year since taking over.