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The Malachi Lawrence reason Cowboys were happy to trade down with NFC East rival Eagles
TL;DR
The Dallas Cowboys traded down with the Philadelphia Eagles during the NFL Draft, moving from the 20th to the 23rd pick. They successfully selected edge rusher Malachi Lawrence from Central Florida three picks later.
Key points
- Dallas Cowboys traded down in the NFL Draft
- Traded from No. 20 to No. 23 with the Philadelphia Eagles
- Selected Malachi Lawrence, an edge rusher from Central Florida
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The Dallas Cowboys made the surprise decision during Thursday night's NFL Draft first round to trade with the Philadelphia Eagles.
They knew what they were doing, though. They got exactly who they wanted three picks later.
The Cowboys were originally at No. 20. They gave that to the Eagles for pick 23 and more.
And then at the 23rd spot, they took Malachi Lawrence out of Central Florida, an edge rusher.
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Eagles-Cowboys draft pick trade details
This was reported by multiple insiders:
- **Eagles get:**20th pick; seventh-round pick
- **Cowboys get:**23rd pick, 114th pick, 137th pick
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Q&A
Why did the Cowboys trade down with the Eagles in the NFL Draft?
The Cowboys traded down to acquire additional picks while still being able to select their desired player, Malachi Lawrence.
Who did the Cowboys select after trading down in the NFL Draft?
After trading down, the Cowboys selected edge rusher Malachi Lawrence from Central Florida with the 23rd pick.
What was the original draft position of the Cowboys before the trade?
The Cowboys were originally at the 20th position in the NFL Draft before trading down with the Eagles.