"HE WILL HAUNT THE COWBOYS FOR YEARS TO COME": Skip Bayless spells doom for Jerry Jones' team after Eagles draft Makai Lemon by trading with Dallas
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Last updated: April 24, 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles acquired the 20th pick in the 2026 NFL draft by trading with the Dallas Cowboys. This move allowed the Eagles to select USC wide receiver Makai Lemon.
- The Eagles' acquisition of the 20th overall pick came through a trade with the Dallas Cowboys, who received pick No. 23 and two fourth-round selections in return.
- With the newly acquired 20th pick, the Eagles selected Makai Lemon, a wide receiver from the University of Southern California (USC).
- This draft move by the Eagles is viewed by some, like Skip Bayless, as a potentially significant setback for the Cowboys, suggesting it will negatively impact the team for many years.
- The transaction directly addresses the Eagles' needs by bringing in a promising offensive player while potentially hindering a divisional rival's future prospects.
- The specific draft year is identified as 2026.