The NFL Draft is always full of surprises, but the Dallas Cowboys' moves in the first round of the 2026 draft had fans buzzing—and a new behind-the-scenes documentary is revealing just how those deals went down.

At first glance, the Cowboys' trade with the Miami Dolphins seemed like a no-brainer. Dallas moved up just one spot, from pick 12 to 11, by sending Miami two fifth-round compensatory picks. For the Dolphins, it was an easy yes—helping a team from the other conference while picking up extra capital. That move allowed the Cowboys to snag Caleb Downs, a pick that felt like a steal.

But the real drama came later. Dallas traded down from pick 20—originally acquired in the Micah Parsons deal with the Green Bay Packers—to pick 23. In return, they landed two fourth-round picks, which they used to select Devin Moore and LT Overton. The player they took at 23? Malachi Lawrence. And the team that made it all possible? The Philadelphia Eagles.

Now, thanks to a documentary released by ESPN and a separate behind-the-scenes look from the Eagles' own digital team, we're learning just how close the Cowboys came to making an even bigger splash. According to the footage, Dallas initially tried to trade up to pick 9 with the Cleveland Browns, but Cleveland said no thanks.

The Eagles' documentary, which you can watch on their YouTube channel, shows the early conversations between the two NFC East rivals. In the first five minutes, you can hear Eagles GM Howie Roseman working the phones to move up with the Cowboys—targeting wide receiver Makai Lemon. The clip even captures the tension as Philadelphia struggled to reach Roseman, who was busy talking to the Pittsburgh Steelers at the same time. "Can we not get him on the phone?!" someone exclaims.

It's a fascinating peek behind the curtain, showing that even the most intense rivalries can lead to productive draft-day deals. For Cowboys and Eagles fans alike, it's a reminder that in the NFL, every pick tells a story.