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Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh faces a dual mandate in his inaugural NFL Draft: bolstering Justin Herbert’s offense while potentially leveraging his No. 5 overall pick for additional draft capital to bolster the trenches, particularly the offensive line. Due to the team’s pressing needs, the Chargers could explore trading down to acquire more selections. A hypothetical trade with the Minnesota Vikings, as proposed by Bleacher Report’s Ryan Fowler, could see the Chargers drop six spots while still landing a highly coveted prospect.

The New England Patriots are reportedly willing to trade down from the top spot in the NFL Draft, but only if their asking price is met. No team has been willing to meet those demands yet, and the Patriots are holding firm in their position, signaling they may stay put with the draft’s highest pick. The Raiders, who have been linked to top quarterback prospects, could make a move for the No. 1 selection in the coming hours.

The Chicago Bears are expected to move back in the NFL Draft from their No. 9 overall selection unless a true difference-maker is available, according to NFL insider Albert Breer. The Bears, who own the No. 1 overall pick for quarterback Caleb Williams, have only four draft picks entering the event. General manager Ryan Poles has shown a willingness to move around and acquire additional picks in previous drafts. If the Bears trade down, they could target top wide receivers Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers, or Rome Odunze. If those players are off the board, Poles could move back multiple times to acquire more assets. One idea presented by PFF’s Gordon McGuinness has the Bears trading out of the first round completely in two separate deals. Such a move would allow the Bears to acquire more playmakers, defensive help, and bolster their offensive and defensive lines. The Bears could also pick up another first-round selection for 2025, giving them four picks in the first two rounds next year to build around Williams.

The Dallas Cowboys, after losing several key players in free agency, are reportedly considering trading down from their 24th overall draft pick on Thursday. Owner Jerry Jones indicated the team’s interest in acquiring more middle-round selections to address roster gaps. In a mock draft, ESPN’s Jordan Reid has the Cowboys sending their first-rounder to the Kansas City Chiefs for three picks, enabling them to secure several promising players. Despite fan dissatisfaction with the team’s inactivity in free agency, trading down could provide the Cowboys with the draft capital necessary to reload their roster and maintain their Super Bowl aspirations.