Cowboys tried to trade No. 4 pick to Ravens

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There’s usually a pretty solid constant in the NFL Draft every year: Ozzie Newsome will sit where he is and take value when it falls to him. Occasionally the Ravens will move up.

Ozzie did so for Joe Flacco and he did so for Michael Oher, but he hasn’t traded up since 2009. It nearly happened on Thursday night during the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft though.

When the Chargers stunned everyone and took Joey Bosa, the Cowboys were caught off guard (they apparently wanted the Ohio State defensive end) and looking to deal.

So Ozzie hopped on the phone and tried to make something happen.

From BaltimoreRavens.com:

Dallas was up next. “They’re listening to offers,” Newsome offered. Oz and the Cowboys had talked prior to the draft. Newsome called the Cowboys. “Still interested in moving?” When Oz received an affirmative, he made an offer. Dallas wanted more. Oz said, “No, we won’t go there.”

The player the Ravens wanted to get? Jalen Ramsey from …

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