Proposed Commanders trade has front office dealing with NFC East rival during 2024 NFL Draft

The Washington Commanders have so much trade ammo ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft that they're one of the league's top candidates to move around in the first round.

It's almost guaranteed they'll be taking a quarterback with the second overall pick but after that, they've got another two picks in the Top 40 and three additional selections in the Top 100. 

That firepower gives them the possibility to get back in the first round and secure a prospect they really like. Recently, I put together first-round trade ideas for the Cowboys and one of them was a deal with Dan Quinn and the Commanders. It's one I really like for both parties. 

Trade proposal with Dallas Cowboys

The Cowboys might be interested in trading down as they've got many roster holes to fill after an underwhelming offseason. Although the Commanders could also use the picks, they might be in business for a game changing talent near the end of the first round. The following trade would be pretty even per the Rich Hill trade chart: 

Cowboys get: 36th overall (2nd), 67th (3rd)
Commanders get: 24th overall (1st)

The Commanders are loaded with ammo to make moves throughout the NFL Draft and let me tell you this: They need edge rusher help. Moving up to 24th would give them a shot at DE Darius Robinson or another first-round pass rusher. Robinson fits Quinn's mold with size and position flex.

Meanwhile, the Cowboys could land a third-rounder while moving down to 36th. With so many holes to fill, this would be an attractive proposition for the team although they'd run the risk of missing out on their favorite offensive lineman. This is, personally, my favorite trade idea of the above three. Plus, who doesn't love making a deal with a division rival? 

Would it make sense for the Commanders?

I'd love to see this happen for the Commanders if they're truly pursuing a specific talent like Robinson. Washington just lost Chase Young and Montez Sweat last season and the new faces joining the team aren't really the future for Quinn's defense but rather placeholders.

Robinson is unlikely going to make 36th overall if we factor in positional value. Our own film specialist James Foster ranks the Missouri product as the 29th best prospect of the draft but many needy teams could jump the gun on him.

Moving to 24th might be worth it as the next edge rusher might be too much of a drop-off