"Loomis told reporters, 'Yeah, I never made one call to move up from pick 8.' He added, 'I know it was reported by a couple of people, but that was completely untrue.'"
"Loomis admitted that the team was looking to make moves up on Day 2 of this year's draft, but concerning the first round, he told reporters that the cost to move up would've been too high."
"The Buccaneers were considered big winners in Day 1 of the draft after walking away with Miami defensive end Rueben Bain Jr. 15 picks into the first round."
"The Cowboys ended up making a trade up one spot - from pick 12 to 11 - in order to ensure nobody would trade in front of them for Ohio State safety Caleb."
On the eve of the 2026 NFL Draft, reports suggested the Saints might trade up from the 8th pick. GM Mickey Loomis clarified that he never intended to move up, stating, 'I never made one call to move up from pick 8.' He acknowledged the team's interest in moving up on Day 2 but deemed the cost for a first-round move too high. Other teams, like the Buccaneers and Cowboys, made notable moves during the draft, with the Buccaneers securing a top player unexpectedly.
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