Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns could be a trade target of the Cowboys.
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Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns could be a trade target of the Cowboys.
Perhaps the Dallas Cowboys‘ chase of an elite pass-rusher to bolster the 2026 defense is not quite over. Yes, they supposedly pulled out of the trade pursuit of Raiders star Maxx Crosby, a deal that would have reportedly cost them their No. 12 overall pick and a third-rounder. But why settle for Crosby, who is one of the best pass-rushers in the NFL, when there now may be a chance at the clear best pass-rusher in the NFL, and arguably the best of all time: Myles Garrett.
Earlier this week, Field Yates of ESPN reported that the Browns and Garrett had agreed to make some changes to his contract going forward. Yates wrote of it, “Myles Garrett agreed to some modified language in his contract this week that provides some cap flexibility for the team going forward, as well as some option bonus payment benefit for Garrett.”
They were not significant changes, but ones that still point to the Browns at least considering a potential earth-shattering trade of Garrett. And the Cowboys should be ready to pounce.
Myles Garrett Set Sack Record
Among observers of the Cowboys, finding ways to get Garrett to Dallas has become an entertaining late-March exercise. But it might not be as difficult as one might imagine–the Browns will want draft capital, with a 2027 pick being a must. That’s because, if the Browns deal Garrett, they will have their sights set on Texas quarterback Arch Manning as the future face of the franchise.
The Cowboys have two first-rounders, as well as one first-rounder in 2027 (they owe one of their two first-round picks to the Jets), 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 be 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.