The Dallas Cowboys pulled off two trades during the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday. Both moves came prior to each of the team's first-round picks. Moving up one spot to No. 11 helped land Ohio State safety Caleb Downs while dropping down to No. 23 gave Dallas a new edge rusher in UCF's Malachi Lawrence. But despite the busy night, there was no blockbuster trade involving Cowboys star wide receiver George Pickens. His name was quickly thrust into trade rumors after reports surfaced hours before the draft that Pickens would be officially signing his one-year, $27.3 million franchise tag. This move would allow Dallas to trade him or simply have him play the 2026 season on the tag before discussing a new contract next offseason. With the first round now over, the chances of a heavy-hitting deal involving Pickens and some high draft picks are gone, but Cowboys co-owner Stephen Jones made it clear during his post-draft press conference that the possibility was never an idea for the front office.…