With the 2024 NFL draft fast approaching, teams almost certainly have been and will continue exploring the prospect of trading down in the first round leading up to the event's start on April 25.
Trading down can be a beneficial move for several reasons. Taking advantage of a rival franchise's desperation to land a particular prospect—often a quarterback—can transform one selection into a plethora of picks in both the current and future drafts. These selections can then be used to flesh out contending rosters with serviceable young talent.
Sliding down the board can also be cost-effective. Moving off an early first-round position allows a team to avoid the high price of that slot and instead pay more reasonable deals to the players they select later on.