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Could Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns head to the Dallas Cowboys in a blockbuster trade?
We have a good idea, thanks to recent reporting from ESPN, what the Dallas Cowboys were willing to give up in a potential trade for Raiders star Maxx Crosby, a deal that would have potentially included their No. 12 overall pick and a third-rounder. While Crosby is one of the best pass-rushers in the NFL, it’s a fair question to wonder what the Cowboys might be willing to give up for the clear-cut best pass-rusher in the NFL, and arguably the best of all time: Myles Garrett.
In case you missed it, earlier this week, Field Yates of ESPN reported that the Browns and Garrett had agreed to make some changes to his contract going forward–not significant changes, but ones that would alter when his bonuses were paid out and that would ultimately have the effect of making Garrett easier to trade.
While Browns sources insisted to writers in Cleveland that they were not seeking to trade Garrett, the signs all point to the team at least considering it–it was just a year ago that Garrett demanded a trade because Cleveland was struggling, a demand that was only eased by a $160 million, four-year contract. After a five-win season, the Browns are still struggling.
Myles Garrett Set Sack Record
Among observers of the Cowboys, the possibility of Dallas inserting itself into a Garrett trade has become a popular parlor game this week. But even in Cleveland, gazes are being cast on the Cowboys’ two first-rounders, as well as their first-rounder in 2027 (when the Browns want Arch Manning), for a potential Garrett deal.
Longtime Browns reporter Tony Grossi of ESPN Cleveland is pushing what would be a very good deal for the Cowboys, considering we’re talking about the guy who just set the NFL’s single-season sack record, with 23.0.
Cowboys Get Myles Garrett for 2 Picks and a Player?
Here’s how Grossi sees a Cowboys-Browns deal:
“The Cowboys own picks No. 12 and No. 20 in this year’s draft. They also have Green Bay’s No. 1 pick in the 2027 draft as a result of the Micah Parsons trade, but gave up their own No. 1 to the Jets for defensive tackle Quinnen Williams. Terms of that trade guarantee the Jets the better of the No. 1s – whichever is higher between Dallas and Green Bay.
“The key to a Garrett trade, of course, would be to secure an extra pick, or more, in 2027. So I would propose to the Cowboys a trade of their No. 12 this year and their remaining No. 1 next year, plus a player, for Garrett.”
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle, Tyler Guyton, stretching during training camp on July 30, 2024.
GettyDallas Cowboys offensive tackle, Tyler Guyton, stretching during training camp on July 30, 2024.
Cowboys Can Trade Picks & Tyler Guyton
It might not been too difficult to match up the Cowboys’ roster with Browns needs when it comes to adding a player to such a mix, either. The Browns are rebuilding their offensive line and need a left tackle, with some frustration that there is not a clear-cut, starter-worthy LT the team can pick at No. 6.
The Cowboys, meanwhile, are uncertain about their commitment to Tyler Guyton, their 2024 first-round pick. The team was concerned about Guyton enough at the end of last year to move Tyler Smith out to tackle and start TJ Bass at guard something they could revisit if they ship off Guyton to the Browns.
It’s a longshot and it is worth noting that late March is silly season in the NFL. But it is a deal that could potentially work.