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Sources: Cowboys tried to move up for QB Lynch
- Updated: April 29, 2016
1:57 AM ET
IRVING, Texas — As happy as the Dallas Cowboys are to land Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott, they could have had a more bountiful first round Thursday.
According to sources, the Cowboys had discussions with the Baltimore Ravens about dropping back from the No. 4 pick to No. 6 and had talks with a number of teams later in the first round, notably the Seattle Seahawks at No. 26, in order to select Memphis quarterback Paxton Lynch.
Editor’s PicksCowboys add to offense by picking OSU’s Elliott at No. 4
The Cowboys apparently decided to help their defense by helping their offense with their selection of Ezekiel Elliott at No. 4.
Broncos get Lynch; Kaepernick pursuit likely over
The Broncos moved up from pick No. 31 to No. 26 via a trade with the Seahawks and selected Memphis quarterback Paxton Lynch, likely ending their pursuit of Colin Kaepernick, GM John Elway said.
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At No. 4, the Cowboys held firm and selected Elliott. But they were thwarted in their attempt to get back into the first round by the Denver Broncos, who traded up with Seattle and took Lynch.
The Cowboys believed if they dropped back to No. 6 that the Ravens would have …
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