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

[ScotsCowboy]

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

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)

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.

This is just shoddy journalism. Anyone with a clue knows Cleveland is unlikely to trade before June 1st as they would incur a $41m cap hit, so 2026 draft capital isn’t going to be involved.

Meanwhile, there’s a cloud over whether we can even trade our remaining 2027 1st due to the details of the Q Williams trade.

It’s no secret Garrett would love to sign for the Cowboys, and he has a no-trade clause. So if he wanted to, he could refuse a trade to anywhere but Dallas.

All of the above being the case, I think, is part of the reason the Browns are pushing for the right to trade draft capital 5 years in advance. They know that, post-June 1st, our best offer would have to involve 1st rounders from 2029 and maybe beyond.

 

[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.

No that's not how it works your first sentence made the rest of what you said invalid They did not send the league the contract to be made official they didn't alert the league that a deal was finalized just because principle it was agreed upon does not make it an official contract and people keep telling you that and you think you're right and you're absolutely wrong There's a honeymoon. It was a non tampering. No contract was signed just that a deal was agreed on in principle does not make it a binding contract and it never will...

NEXT

We have a lot of know it alls in here and I don't care if you're a lawyer or you do contracts in this case you're very wrong.. Just because a deal in principle was made they agreed to the terms and the language but they never created or signed the contract that is what those days are for they're getting ahead of the league year but nothing is official until it's set the day of the league year or after for it to be approved and there was no contract that was signed therefore there was no contract got it?

Having an agreement in principle means nothing it just means you're right there but you still have to do the legal part & all the contracts and send them to be approved and they never were sent because there wasn't a contract to send there a deal in place a deal in principle go look it up i'm not a lawyer and I seem to know more than you I feel bad for your clients...

 

[blueblood70]

This is just shoddy journalism. Anyone with a clue knows Cleveland is unlikely to trade before June 1st as they would incur a $41m cap hit, so 2026 draft capital isn’t going to be involved.

Meanwhile, there’s a cloud over whether we can even trade our remaining 2027 1st due to the details of the Q Williams trade.

It’s no secret Garrett would love to sign for the Cowboys, and he has a no-trade clause. So if he wanted to, he could refuse a trade to anywhere but Dallas.

All of the above being the case, I think, is part of the reason the Browns are pushing for the right to trade draft capital 5 years in advance. They know that, post-June 1st, our best offer would have to involve 1st rounders from 2029 and maybe beyond.

The problem is there’s no proof the Browns want to trade him or that he wants to be traded. During last year’s contract dispute, he did demand a trade, but since then nothing has come from the Browns’ side except confirmation they adjusted his contract.

There’s no truth to the idea he’s on the market, no value assigned, and no sign they’re even willing to deal him.

The Cowboys are the only team consistently linked, with a brief rumor about the Eagles, but the whole thing feels like a clickbait story born from routine contract adjustments—something that happens with several players on every team each year. Those players aren’t discussed in trades because this is about the Cowboys, and speculation sells.

Technically, anyone can be traded for the right price—three first-round picks could tempt almost any team—but that rumored cost is absurd. The Cowboys can’t afford to mortgage their future for one player when they have so many other holes to fill. Sure, it’d be great for him to join the Cowboys, and maybe he’d love it too, but this isn’t a real story—just smoke from a meaningless spark.

 

[blueblood70]

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?

There was no door swung open Someone cracked the door and yelled cowboys and now all of a sudden it's a story that's the truth Not a single person from the Browns or Garrett's camp have talked about this at all that means there's nothing here someone saw a spark and try to create a fire and it's getting click bait That's it you can offer two or three first round picks for just about any player on any team and they listen that doesn't mean they're going to trade them doesn't mean they're up for a trade moneys moved around on a daily basis at least four to six players every year on every team they do this with a contract that means nothing you all are making this a story and it's not it is shoddy journalism like the other guy said you are making up stories because yes if you offer enough a lot of teams would get rid of most any player they have..

Everything is for sale for the right price.. So Cowboys need a pass roster so now every pass rusher The NFL this year is now being linked to the Cowboys.. So ridiculous let's hear from the Browns first and Garrett on how he feels about being traded and what they want for him you're assuming they would trade him around the draft how about if not it might be for next year next year's first or not all available because 1's unprotected we don't know anything at this point except speculation and it's so bad that the Cowboys are linked to every single transaction That's possible it's got the Cowboys name on it..

 

[jazzcat22]

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

So.
Instead of a ... that is my QB .... moment
It will be a .... that is my DE ..... moment

 

[DarkVader33]

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.

Maybe you’re missing the part of the other agreement. No contacts can be official until the league year begins and can’t even be signed until then. No official and legally binding contract existed yet.

 

[blueblood70]

Maybe you’re missing the part of the other agreement. No contacts can be official until the league year begins and can’t even be signed until then. No official and legally binding contract existed yet.

He Doesn't want to get that he doesn't understand the tampering. What I call the honeymoon phase you're supposed to wine and dine these players and convince them to sign with you Agreed to deals in principle and then yes when the new Leaguer gets here you submit a signed contract to the league and then it needs to be approved That process never happened therefore there was no contract therefore this is ridiculous thing for him to argue..

 

[diamonddelts]

Garrett has been the best at his position during his era. Yet, he will be another first ballot hall of famer who wasted his entire career in Cleveland like Joe Thomas. So sad. All money is not good money.

 

[KingCorcoran]

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.

Nonetheless, because Las Vegas and Baltimore agreed to a deal involving Maxx Crosby it doesn’t mandate conditions for subsequent trades.

 

[CowboysLakerBamaFan]

If we get Garrett we get 4 more wins a season. That would have us drafting in the 25+ range. Another Mazi Smith type. So youre giving up Bain, Allen and a trash Dlineman for a guy who broke the sack record with a terrible team who never had the lead in games and if they did it was because of him. Now is the time to risk a trade like this because in 3-4 years this entire team will be blown up anyways.

Only Dallas drafts "Mazi Smith types" with picks in the 20s

You can get great players in the 20s. I mean, WE can't.....but other teams can

 

[blueblood70]

Only Dallas drafts "Mazi Smith types" with picks in the 20s

You can get great players in the 20s. I mean, WE can't.....but other teams can

your memory's bad ,YES they made a few errors, they reached for a position it didn't work all teams actually do that info you act like teams draft perfectly help why don't we criticize those teams for being really bad in top 10 of the first round have bust straight up reach bust how about 3 first rounds for relax that wonderful franchise over there in San Francisco yeah really big mistake happens all the time I'd rather screw up in the bottom of the first not the top..

Guyton TBD 29th
TYler smith slam dunk at 24
Byron Jones not bad at 27
Travis Frederick 31 I'd say that was a guaranteed slam dunk Absolute steal..
Dez Bryant- At 24 how could they wow what a miss oh wait, slam dunk..

I Realize felix Jones was more of a role player but not that bad at 22, he was solid player.
I Believe Marcus Spears add mix review around here but I'm sorry where he was picked in the 20s he was worth it..

Yes, they had Misses in the first round, and lower in first round, but I guarantee the miss% is not that far off for most of the league,

so unless you're willing to do all 31 teams over the last decade and show me every one of their picks and how they're that much better than the Cowboys at it, just like the 2nd round narrative, I can show you as many good players they got the 2nd round as bad ones, it's just a narrative people like the throw around when they're trying to make a point and Tiffany rolling your memories are very fun.. This is basically the draft It's an inexact science and all teams share any hits and misses, and I guarantee that the Cowboy one of the better drafting teams and their misperception each rounds probably around the same as everyone else.

 

[blueblood70]

Only Dallas drafts "Mazi Smith types" with picks in the 20s

You can get great players in the 20s. I mean, WE can't.....but other teams can

1		Tyler Booker		Cowboys	2025	1	12
2		Tyler Guyton		Cowboys	2024	1	29
3		Mazi Smith		Cowboys	2023	1	26
4		Tyler Smith		Cowboys	2022	1	24
5		Micah Parsons		Cowboys	2021	1	12
6		CeeDee Lamb		Cowboys	2020	1	17
7		Leighton Vander Esch		Cowboys	2018	1	19
8		Taco Charlton		Cowboys	2017	1	28
9		Ezekiel Elliott		Cowboys	2016	1	4
10		Byron Jones		Cowboys	2015	1	27
11		Zack Martin		Cowboys	2014	1	16
12		Travis Frederick		Cowboys	2013	1	31
13		Morris Claiborne		Cowboys	2012	1	6
14		Tyron Smith		Cowboys	2011	1	9
15		Dez Bryant		Cowboys	2010	1	24
16		Felix Jones		Cowboys	2008	1	22
17		Mike Jenkins		Cowboys	2008	1	25
18		Anthony Spencer		Cowboys	2007	1	26
19		Bobby Carpenter		Cowboys	2006	1	18
20		DeMarcus Ware		Cowboys	2005	1	11
21		Marcus Spears		Cowboys	2005	1	20
22		Terence Newman		Cowboys	2003	1	5
23		Roy Williams		Cowboys	2002	1	8
24		Ebenezer Ekuban		Cowboys	1999	1	20
25		Greg Ellis		Cowboys	1998	1	8

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

CFH i see your point, but this is NOT the same defense that was on the field/started the season last year. The coaching staff is not the same. My point is he will take our CURRENT defense to the middle of the league at worse, combine that is with our offense and we would have a contending squad. Trust me!!

This is not a good defense yet. We improved on safety spot somewhat. LBs suck. We added couple of one year contracts at CB. Still question marks since everyone is projecting us to take a CB in draft.

Dallas had a. Very good defense prior to Haley. Haley made it a dominant defense.

This last year we had 6th all time worst defense even with the trades. I rather have more draft picks than just Garrett with no support behind him.

 

[CTcowboy203]

Maybe you’re missing the part of the other agreement. No contacts can be official until the league year begins and can’t even be signed until then. No official and legally binding contract existed yet.

You can’t announce a trade to the league even conditionally until there is a binding agreement in place. It does not mean it is final as certain parameters have to be met like passing physicals but to to that point - there has to be a binding agreement

 

[CTcowboy203]

Nonetheless, because Las Vegas and Baltimore agreed to a deal involving Maxx Crosby it doesn’t mandate conditions for subsequent trades.

No, sure doesn’t but it certainly sets a price point for a pass rusher

 

[CTcowboy203]

No that's not how it works your first sentence made the rest of what you said invalid They did not send the league the contract to be made official they didn't alert the league that a deal was finalized just because principle it was agreed upon does not make it an official contract and people keep telling you that and you think you're right and you're absolutely wrong There's a honeymoon. It was a non tampering. No contract was signed just that a deal was agreed on in principle does not make it a binding contract and it never will...

NEXT

We have a lot of know it alls in here and I don't care if you're a lawyer or you do contracts in this case you're very wrong.. Just because a deal in principle was made they agreed to the terms and the language but they never created or signed the contract that is what those days are for they're getting ahead of the league year but nothing is official until it's set the day of the league year or after for it to be approved and there was no contract that was signed therefore there was no contract got it?

Having an agreement in principle means nothing it just means you're right there but you still have to do the legal part & all the contracts and send them to be approved and they never were sent because there wasn't a contract to send there a deal in place a deal in principle go look it up i'm not a lawyer and I seem to know more than you I feel bad for your clients...

Pot meet kettle when it comes to “know it alls”. The question was the price point for the player - that was 2 first round picks. That was established and that was the premise on which a binding agreement was made.

A binding agreement does not mean a trade is official, there are conditions and protocol that need to be met. However a binding agreement was made and the foundation of the deal was 2 first rounds picks.

 

[DarkVader33]

You can’t announce a trade to the league even conditionally until there is a binding agreement in place. It does not mean it is final as certain parameters have to be met like passing physicals but to to that point - there has to be a binding agreement

It’s either binding or it’s not. And it’s not binding until the league year starts. They could have pulled the offer at anytime, regardless of the injury findings. They had an agreement that couldn’t be ratified until the league year started. This is not a feelings issue.

 

[CTcowboy203]

It’s either binding or it’s not. And it’s not binding until the league year starts. They could have pulled the offer at anytime, regardless of the injury findings. They had an agreement that couldn’t be ratified until the league year started. This is not a feelings issue.

You can have a binding agreement and not make the trade official until after the league that’s literally a non issue

 

[DarkVader33]

You can have a binding agreement and not make the trade official until after the league that’s literally a non issue

It’s not binding until it’s official. If you can back out of the offer, it is not binding. Not sure why you don’t understand this.

 

[CTcowboy203]

It’s not binding until it’s official. If you can back out of the offer, it is not binding. Not sure why you don’t understand this.

You’re flat out wrong