Dallas moved up in the 2005 draft and received No. 132, used…
Dallas moved up in the 2005 draft and received No. 132, used on Chris Canty, plus a 2006 sixth-round pick that became No. 182 Montavious Stanley. Philadelphia received No. 148 and a 2006 fourth-rounder, later No. 116, both of which moved again. Canty's long NFL career gives Dallas the best realized asset and the clear win.
Dallas Cowboys Received
- pick 2005 4th round pick (#132, Chris Canty )
- pick 2006 6th round pick (#182, Montavious Stanley )
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- pick 2005 5th round pick (#148; subsequently traded)
- pick 2006 4th round pick (#116; subsequently traded)
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Dallas traded 2005 fifth-round pick No. 148 and a 2006 fourth-round selection to Philadelphia for 2005 fourth-round pick No. 132 and a 2006 sixth-round selection. The future choices resolve as No. 116 going to Philadelphia and No. 182 going to Dallas. Dallas used No. 132 on Chris Canty and No. 182 on Montavious Stanley. Philadelphia later moved its acquired picks again.
Dallas Cowboys Return
Canty became the defining result. Dallas used the higher 2005 selection on a defensive lineman who built a long NFL career and provided substantial value relative to the modest move-up cost. Stanley did not need to become a major contributor for the Cowboys to come out ahead because Canty's production already created a strong return from the transaction.
Philadelphia Eagles Return
Philadelphia acquired No. 148 and a future fourth-rounder, No. 116, giving the club additional draft flexibility. Both selections later moved through other trades, so names such as Jonathan Welsh or Stephen Tulloch belong to downstream pick provenance rather than the direct Dallas-Philadelphia package. The Eagles received meaningful draft assets, but their realized value did not match Canty's career.
Value in Hindsight
The trade illustrates why downstream pick movement needs careful framing. Philadelphia did not directly acquire the eventual players selected after later exchanges; it acquired two draft choices. Dallas, meanwhile, converted its primary return directly into Canty. That clear, durable player outcome outweighs Philadelphia's more diffuse asset chain and creates the strongest hindsight case.
Final Verdict
Dallas earns an A- and Philadelphia a C. The Eagles received fair draft compensation and flexibility, but the Cowboys landed a long-term NFL contributor in Canty while also receiving a later sixth-round pick. The realized value gap makes this a Dallas Cowboys Win without requiring an exaggerated negative grade for Philadelphia's reasonable draft-day process.