Browns open to trading No. 6 pick, Cowboys and Chiefs interested

Cleveland could move down in the 2026 NFL Draft to acquire more picks

Mar. 31, 2026 at 10:40pm

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The Cleveland Browns hold the No. 6 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, but a new report suggests the team could be open to trading down. According to a league general manager, the Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs are seen as potential trade partners for the Browns, as both teams have multiple first-round selections and may look to move up for a coveted prospect.

Why it matters

Trading down from the No. 6 pick would allow the Browns to acquire additional draft capital as they look to rebuild a roster that has posted two straight losing seasons. However, staying put and selecting an immediate impact player at a position of need, such as wide receiver or defense, could also be a logical course of action for Cleveland.

The details

The Browns are slated to have the No. 6 overall pick in Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft, but a league general manager told SportsBoom's Jason La Canfora that Cleveland is the most likely team in the top ten to move down. The GM added that the Cowboys and Chiefs could be potential trade partners, as both teams have two first-round picks and a lot of draft capital to work with.

  • The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled for April.

The players

Andrew Berry

The general manager of the Cleveland Browns.

Jerry Jones

The owner of the Dallas Cowboys.

Jason La Canfora

A reporter for SportsBoom.

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What they’re saying

“It's tough to say now, this soon. But like could I see Kansas City going up...? I mean, maybe (Cowboys owner) Jerry (Jones) if he thinks he's a player away?”

— Anonymous General Manager

“But if you had to throw a dart right now at a spot where a top-10 trade seems likely, I'd go with the sixth pick.”

— Jason La Canfora, Reporter

What’s next

The 2026 NFL Draft will take place in April, and the Browns will have until then to decide whether to trade down from the No. 6 overall pick or stay put and select a player.

The takeaway

The Browns' willingness to trade down from the No. 6 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft highlights their desire to acquire more draft capital as they look to rebuild their roster. The Cowboys and Chiefs, with their multiple first-round selections, could be potential trade partners for Cleveland as they look to move up for a coveted prospect.