Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay conceded that there was a 'zero percent' chance the Browns' rule change would be passed at the annual league meeting
15:34 ET, 30 Mar 2026Updated 15:34 ET, 30 Mar 2026
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Sean McVay voiced his disapproval of the Browns' proposed rule change (Image: Getty Images)
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay brutally shut down a divisive rule change proposed by the Cleveland Browns.
Earlier this month, The Browns put forward a new rule that would allow teams to trade draft picks as far as five years out. The NFL's current rulebook stipulates that franchises may only trade draft capital within the next three seasons.
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According to Cleveland, the revision would’ve enhanced "roster-building flexibility" by enabling teams to position themselves for immediate success without concern for future consequences. The proposed rule change would also reportedly "create more creative trade structures that better mirror the valuations of both draft selections and players, ... increase the liquidity of draft capital which supports league-wide parity, ... improve alignment with contract and salary cap cycles, and ... encourage a more active trade market."
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While making an appearance on the ‘Up & Adams’ show, McVay conceded that there is a “zero percent chance” the Browns’ proposal would get approved at this week’s annual NFL league meeting in Phoenix, during which all 32 team owners will have the opportunity to cast their vote on adopting the proposed rule change.
To be rubber-stamped, the measure must secure at least 24 votes, equivalent to a 75% majority.
“I would say this. It’s big,” McVay told host Kay Adams. “There’s zero percent chance that will get through. I respect the courage for Andrew to be able to have a very sound reasoning of what’s behind it.
"Hey, if there’s one thing you can bet Vegas odds on, there’s no chance that thing’s getting through.”
The Browns withdrew their rule proposal ahead of the annual league meeting
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The Browns withdrew their rule proposal ahead of the annual league meeting(Image: Getty Images)
Before heading to a vote, proposed rules must first be reviewed by the NFL's competition committee.
When evaluating the merits of any change to the rulebook, the 11-member panel assesses whether the revision improves the overall game, how it will be enforced and coached, whether players can apply the rule effectively on the field, and whether it strengthens player protection.
McVay, who serves on the committee, revealed that all members were not in favor of the Browns’ suggested revision. “I’m not backing that, no,” he added. “[The] Competition Committee was 11-0, I’m on the Competition Committee.”
In light of the Competition Committee’s ruling, the Browns withdrew their rule proposal, according to NFL Network.
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McVay’s strong disapproval of the revision comes as somewhat of a surprise, given the fact that Rams team president Kevin Demoff voiced his support of the rule change just weeks earlier.
Taking to social media, he wrote: "Nothing creates more interest in the NFL than trades.
“This is why Cleveland's proposal to allow teams to trade picks up to 5 years out as opposed to 3 years out makes so much sense. More picks to trade = more trades = more interest and team-building options.”