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Why NFL teams hesitate to trade picks for stars

April 21, 2026 08:22 AM

With Dexter Lawrence dealt to the Bengals for a top-10 pick, PFT explores why NFL teams aren’t more willing to trade high-value picks for proven commodities.

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