The NFL draft is just around the corner, and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is stirring up excitement by revealing that the team is working on not one, but two significant trades that could unfold either before or after the draft.

In a recent press conference, Jones hinted at these potential moves, sending shockwaves through the fanbase. However, he quickly dismissed speculation regarding a trade for Denver Broncos receiver Courtland Sutton, calling the rumors "fake news" after NFL Network reporter Jane Slater clarified the situation.

Slater's track record for debunking trade gossip is impressive; this marks the second rumor she has squashed recently, having previously set the record straight about Dak Prescott being linked to the Cleveland Browns.

As for the Cowboys' possible trade strategies, it appears shrouded in mystery. Stephen Jones, the team's Executive Vice President, suggested during a radio appearance that the Cowboys are not actively looking to trade up in the first round, a stance that could very well be a tactic to keep their plans under wraps.

The intrigue spikes when considering prospects like Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, who many experts, including ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, see as a potential sleeper pick for the Jacksonville Jaguars at No. 5. The buzz around Jeanty's future places the Raiders (No. 6), Jets (No. 7), and Bears (No. 10) at the forefront of possible landing spots for the 2024 Heisman runner-up.

Recent NFL mock drafts by Bleacher Report project Jeanty being snagged by the Bears, while the Cowboys are predicted to secure wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan.

Jones’ statements imply that the trades might extend beyond just draft-related moves. However, a trade candidate within the current roster that would qualify as 'substantial' is hard to pinpoint, unless there's a surprising turn regarding a player like Micah Parsons, who is eyeing a new contract.

Contract negotiations with star players are notoriously prolonged for the Cowboys, which keeps Parsons' unsigned status from raising alarms just yet. Jones mentioned a substantial five to six-hour meeting with Parsons earlier in the month, where both parties reportedly found common ground on most issues, even without a formal contract.

All eyes will be on Jones and the Cowboys as the draft approaches. With the first round kicking off this Thursday, fans and analysts alike are eager to see what surprises the organization has in store.