The Browns adjusted Garrett's contract (more tradeable) -- (See new thread)

[rambo2]

What rule changes are they proposing? I haven’t seen it anywhere.

Changing the 3 year rule to 5 years in the future. Speculation has it that it could be used in Garrett trade.

 

[DarkVader33]

Changing the 3 year rule to 5 years in the future. Speculation has it that it could be used in Garrett trade.

Nice. Thank you.

 

[dupree89]

I like the ted stepien rule in the NBA about trading future first round picks. Anyone know if its still the rule?

and no, I would not trade 3 first rounders for anyone that isnt a rookie , no doubt, drop dead lock HOFer QB. IE Aikman, P Manning, Elway.

 

[CTcowboy203]

Uh max Crosby trade fell through....this guy is not worth 3 1sts, no way no how 'the value of 3 rookie contracts is far far too much.

The trade was agreed to at that price which was 2 first rounders that was the price to acquire the player and some one paid it. The deal fell through over other stuff but the price was paid

 

[Mikexike]

The trade was agreed to at that price which was 2 first rounders that was the price to acquire the player and some one paid it. The deal fell through over other stuff but the price was paid

nope, the raiders got played and that is it. nothing more to it.

 

[CTcowboy203]

nope, the raiders got played and that is it. nothing more to it.

Wow, man they really got played they literally get Crosby back on top of all of their free agent additions meanwhile the ravens have let it be known to the entire league you can’t trust them in deals.

Furthermore, a team backing out of a deal doesn’t t change the fact that a deal was in fact agreed and the price was 2 first rounders- point blank period

 

[Mikexike]

Wow, man they really got played they literally get Crosby back on top of all of their free agent additions meanwhile the ravens have let it be known to the entire league you can’t trust them in deals.

Furthermore, a team backing out of a deal doesn’t t change the fact that a deal was in fact agreed and the price was 2 first rounders- point blank period

nah, they did this to sign hendricks and then back out. Nothing more to it.

 

[CTcowboy203]

nah, they did this to sign hendricks and then back out. Nothing more to it.

And how does that change the fact that they negotiated and agreed to a trade for 2 first round picks? To BACK out of something, there FIRST has to be an agreement

 

[irishline]

Changing the 3 year rule to 5 years in the future. Speculation has it that it could be used in Garrett trade.

Are they going to change the rule to allow a team to exceed the salary cap by $20 million+ when they trade someone? Because if not, this is really just speculation. They can't move him until after June 1st without creating a bunch of cap space beforehand. This whole "interesting they are waiting on a rule change thing" is hilarious tin foil hat stuff.

 

[gtb1943]

A rule change I would like to see is teams being allowed to exceed the cap until say season opener or something like that. Only on opening week after all final cuts do you need to be under the cap limit

 

[CowboysLakerBamaFan]

I am sure you were one of those people who said that last year.

No.... I wasn't. I thought he might even get a smidge more.. due to age, position, consistent production, star power, etc

So, now that you can't keep spamming that sick come back...whatcha got?

 

[Jipper]

Four more defensive players away from what?

Being ready to field a decent defense- ton of holes still

 

[ScotsCowboy]

This move has Jerry written all over it: huge media splash, and then $$$ in jersey sales for years, and the opportunity to boast about the trade ad nauseum.

Moreover, Garrett is an Arlington native and Cowboys fan who literally made a video begging us to draft him.

Honestly, I’d be more surprised if this doesn’t get done.

 

[Jipper]

The trade was agreed to at that price which was 2 first rounders that was the price to acquire the player and some one paid it. The deal fell through over other stuff but the price was paid

Price was not paid, no picks ever went over and the deal was not done - there is still debate if it was purely the knee or that Baltimore got cold feet bc it was too much to pay

Either way your argument is not valid

 

[Coogiguy03]

This move has Jerry written all over it: huge media splash, and then $$$ in jersey sales for years, and the opportunity to boast about the trade ad nauseum.

Moreover, Garrett is an Arlington native and Cowboys fan who literally made a video begging us to draft him.

Honestly, I’d be more surprised if this doesn’t get done.

I can see Jerry crying at the press conference, and Jerry saying he's gonna rush that passer lol lol

 

[CTcowboy203]

Price was not paid, no picks ever went over and the deal was not done - there is still debate if it was purely the knee or that Baltimore got cold feet bc it was too much to pay

Either way your argument is not valid

lol….a price was paid and the player was sent to the teams facility to meet staff, meet management and go through medical protocol. I’m a contract lawyer my point is very valid.

He was there because a deal was AGREED to. Meaning by law it is a BINDING AGREEMENT.

Binding agreement by Definition ; One party proposes terms, and the other agrees.

“Trade is agreed to “ : the General Managers of two teams have agreed on the terms of an exchange (players, draft picks, or cash) and reported it to the league”.

Now, a trade becomes official after certain perimeters are set but in order to be reported to the league, announced as a binding agreement a PRICE has to be agreed to CONDITIONALLY.

Ie trade player x for 2 first round picks….which is exactly why the player was in ANOTHER TEAMS FACILITY and the trade was announced by both teams on social media because a price and binding agreement was agreed to.

You are lost.

 

[blueblood70]

lol….a price was paid and the player was sent to the teams facility to meet staff, meet management and go through medical protocol. I’m a contract lawyer my point is very valid.

He was there because a deal was AGREED to. Meaning by law it is a BINDING AGREEMENT.

Binding agreement by Definition ; One party proposes terms, and the other agrees.

“Trade is agreed to “ : the General Managers of two teams have agreed on the terms of an exchange (players, draft picks, or cash) and reported it to the league”.

Now, a trade becomes official after certain perimeters are set but in order to be reported to the league, announced as a binding agreement a PRICE has to be agreed to CONDITIONALLY.

Ie trade player x for 2 first round picks….which is exactly why the player was in ANOTHER TEAMS FACILITY and the trade was announced by both teams on social media because a price and binding agreement was agreed to.

You are lost.

A contract isn’t binding until all parties have signed at the bottom, crossing every T and dotting every I, which is why non-tampering rules exist. It’s like a meet-and-greet before a date—those few days give everyone time to think it over and go through the process, and in this case, they tested him further. Free agency didn’t start until Wednesday, but on Monday the non-tampering period was lifted, meaning deals could be discussed but not finalized until the league year began. No contract is binding until signed on the first day of the new league year. These pre-league-year agreements are just “contracts in principle,” like a handshake deal—similar to what happened with Parsons, when Jerry and he had outlined the basics and language. But until all names are signed at the bottom, and the league approves it, it’s not a done deal.

I'm not a lawyer and I don't need to be I understand how these leagues operate and in the NFL they gave these people a honeymoon. You want to break it down into layman terms that is what the non tampering. Is but nothing is binding and not even after the contract is signed the league still has to stamp it and approve it they go through it and make sure there's nothing in there that against the and we've seen it in the NBA, I believe they mixed a trade for no reason.. Can't remember what it was but it does happen once these contracts are sent off to the league even then they can be rescinded..

And I'm going to say it again you don't understand what this. Meant that Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday morning all those contracts that were agreed to in principle it doesn't matter what the outline was and that they all came to an agreement until it's all signed sealed and delivered to the league it was never official maybe you don't understand official but that is how it's done I don't care what was talked about when you go and try to gain business and you have a big dinner and everyone shakes hands and think they have a contract but then you all meet and there's something in there that just didn't seem right so you don't sign therefore the contract's not official it doesn't matter what you agreed to with your mouth or your handshake it has to be signed and then approved by whatever powers that be for your particular industry everybody has something that runs an industry like a union or licensing group whatever it is, Really you skipped that part you may be a lawyer or a contract lawyer but you forgot about the little things that matter like signatures and approvals..

 

[Hawkeye0202]

https://atozsports.com/nfl/dallas-c...es-garrett-trade-proposal-why-it-makes-sense/

1. NFL/
2. Dallas Cowboys News

The door just swung open for the Dallas Cowboys to trade for Myles Garrett, and they can offer something no one else can​

The Cleveland Browns are clearly open to dealing Myles Garrett, and there’s reason to believe the Dallas Cowboys could be interested.
Mar 26, 2026 7:02 AM EDT

Browns need a big-time haul​

Little: “The door very much looks to be open for the Browns to trade Myles Garrett now and it’s an interesting development considering both finds came to a resolution last year when he requested to be moved.

“With the Browns pushing back the bonus date, Cleveland is clearly looking to at least think about trading its star pass rusher. When you pair this with the fact that the Browns are trying to get a rule change to where draft picks can be traded five years in advance, the breadcrumbs are adding up.


I'm doing this in a heartbeat........but will ask the Browns for their 2nd rounder (39)

Cowboys’ unique mock offer​

• Cowboys get: EDGE Myles Garrett
• Browns get: 2026 first-round pick (No. 12 overall), 2026 first-round pick (No. 20 overall)

Little says two first-round picks and a player. That may be too much for the Cowboys as they don’t really have a player that’s easy to trade. That was Odighizuwa and he’s gone for that very reason. But I don’t think they’d need to include a player on a deal for Garrett.

That’s because they have two first-round picks in the Top 20. And in a year in which many question the class of draft prospects, it’s the perfect chance to go all in. Sure, the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets also have two first-round picks but it’s unlikely Garrett would green light such a move.

In other words, the Cowboys are the only team who can realistically offer the Browns a chance to have four first-round picks in this year’s draft. Why not bust the budget in the best defender in the league?

 

[CTcowboy203]

A contract isn’t binding until all parties have signed at the bottom, crossing every T and dotting every I, which is why non-tampering rules exist. It’s like a meet-and-greet before a date—those few days give everyone time to think it over and go through the process, and in this case, they tested him further. Free agency didn’t start until Wednesday, but on Monday the non-tampering period was lifted, meaning deals could be discussed but not finalized until the league year began. No contract is binding until signed on the first day of the new league year. These pre-league-year agreements are just “contracts in principle,” like a handshake deal—similar to what happened with Parsons, when Jerry and he had outlined the basics and language. But until all names are signed at the bottom, and the league approves it, it’s not a done deal.

I'm not a lawyer and I don't need to be I understand how these leagues operate and in the NFL they gave these people a honeymoon. You want to break it down into layman terms that is what the non tampering. Is but nothing is binding and not even after the contract is signed the league still has to stamp it and approve it they go through it and make sure there's nothing in there that against the and we've seen it in the NBA, I believe they mixed a trade for no reason.. Can't remember what it was but it does happen once these contracts are sent off to the league even then they can be rescinded..

And I'm going to say it again you don't understand what this. Meant that Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday morning all those contracts that were agreed to in principle it doesn't matter what the outline was and that they all came to an agreement until it's all signed sealed and delivered to the league it was never official maybe you don't understand official but that is how it's done I don't care what was talked about when you go and try to gain business and you have a big dinner and everyone shakes hands and think they have a contract but then you all meet and there's something in there that just didn't seem right so you don't sign therefore the contract's not official it doesn't matter what you agreed to with your mouth or your handshake it has to be signed and then approved by whatever powers that be for your particular industry everybody has something that runs an industry like a union or licensing group whatever it is, Really you skipped that part you may be a lawyer or a contract lawyer but you forgot about the little things that matter like signatures and approvals..

Your first sentence literally killed the rest of that novel….in the nfl for a contract to be binding the league is notified that both teams have agreed to a deal. The deal is agreed to and signed off on conditionally.

After that there parameters such as medical evaluation etc but a deal can’t be binding in agreement until both parties have agreed

“ Upon agreeing to a trade, clubs shall exchange written messages of the terms and conditions, after which both clubs are required to notify the Commissioner in writing of such terms and conditions.”

“ Yes, if an NFL trade is officially sent to the league office, it confirms that both teams have signed off on the deal. Both clubs must inform the league of the transaction, finalizing the agreement after all terms are negotiated and approved”

Now again, to be completed there are certain parameters that must be met for the transaction to go through but a deal has to be binding first which requires agreement on price etc.

 

[blueblood70]

Your first sentence literally killed the rest of that novel….in the nfl for a contract to be binding the league is notified that both teams have agreed to a deal. The deal is agreed to and signed off on conditionally.

After that there parameters such as medical evaluation etc but a deal can’t be binding in agreement until both parties have agreed

“ Upon agreeing to a trade, clubs shall exchange written messages of the terms and conditions, after which both clubs are required to notify the Commissioner in writing of such terms and conditions.”

“ Yes, if an NFL trade is officially sent to the league office, it confirms that both teams have signed off on the deal. Both clubs must inform the league of the transaction, finalizing the agreement after all terms are negotiated and approved”

Now again, to be completed there are certain parameters that must be met for the transaction to go through but a deal has to be binding first which requires agreement on price etc.

Actually you're 100 percent wrong because in this case it was rescinded it was never validated never official So I'm telling you you're wrong..

About that and you have six posts in here that have actually more characters than my one or two posts so there you go.. The league does not get notified that a deal has been struck they get the copy of the signed contract and then they approve it So I don't need a novel or a long post to tell you you're wrong and we already have proof you're very wrong because this deal never happened because it wasn't signed sealed delivered and approved by the league just because somebody says we have a deal done in principle does not make it a binding contract and that is a fact..

I don't care if your first letter of your sentence or the last letter of your sentence or one word is right or wrong i'm telling you you're wrong It killed it all because you're wrong and you can't admit it it wasn't a damn deal because it wasn't signed and it never was official that is what the honeymoon. Is with the non tampering. You make a deal in principle but it can be backed out on because it never was made official

period end of story..