The New York Jets are set to benefit from a trade with the Dallas Cowboys in the 2026 NFL Draft, acquiring a second-round pick. Currently, they have only one pick but anticipate changes as the draft unfolds.
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The New York Jets aren't lined up for a busy Friday night in the 2026 NFL Draft.
That can all change quickly, of course, but entering the evening, they only have one pick.
They can thank the Dallas Cowboys for the selection they have.
The Jets got their second-round pick from the trade that sent Quinnen Williams to Dallas.
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It's scheduled for No. 44, which is the 12th pick of the second round.
ESPN's Rich Cimini predicts they'll go with an offensive lineman originally from New Jersey:
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The Jets acquired their second-round pick from the Dallas Cowboys as part of the trade that sent Quinnen Williams to Dallas.
As of now, the Jets have only one pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, but this could change during the draft.
The trade with the Cowboys provides the Jets with additional resources, allowing them to potentially enhance their draft strategy and player selection.
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The Jets had originally been scheduled to pick at No. 33 to open the second round, but they traded that away to move up to the 30th pick and get Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr. late in the first round.
They also had the second pick, David Bailey, and the 16th pick, Kenyon Sadiq.
So even if it stays a quiet night, it's already been a strong start for the Jets.