{"id":170917,"date":"2026-03-31T00:10:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T00:10:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=170917"},"modified":"2026-03-31T00:10:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T00:10:05","slug":"%f0%9f%9a%a8rumor-heating-up-the-dallas-cowboys-may-not-be-done-chasing-myles-garrett-and-a-controversial-move-by-the-cleveland-browns-just-gave-this-idea-new-life-what-once-felt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=170917","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udea8RUMOR HEATING UP \u2014 The Dallas Cowboys may not be done chasing Myles Garrett\u2026 and a controversial move by the Cleveland Browns just gave this idea new life. What once felt unrealistic is suddenly back on the table \u2014 and fans are starting to connect the dots. Is this the moment Dallas finally goes ALL-IN\u2026 or just another headline that won\u2019t become reality?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The trade speculation surrounding Myles Garrett<\/span><\/span> isn\u2019t going away \u2014 and a recent contractual adjustment has only intensified the conversation. While the Cleveland Browns<\/span><\/span> insist they have no intention of moving their franchise cornerstone, the reality behind the scenes suggests something far more strategic is unfolding.<\/p>\n

\"Cowboys<\/p>\n

Browns Move Sparks Trade Speculation<\/h2>\n

Cleveland\u2019s decision to push Garrett\u2019s $29.2 million option bonus to a new deadline \u2014 just seven days before the start of the regular season \u2014 raised eyebrows across the league. On the surface, insiders like Mary Kay Cabot<\/span><\/span> and Zac Jackson<\/span><\/span> have downplayed the move as \u201cprocedural,\u201d emphasizing that the Browns are focused on flexibility and future planning rather than an immediate trade.<\/p>\n

But not everyone is buying that explanation.<\/p>\n

Salary cap expert Jason Fitzgerald<\/span><\/span> offered a more revealing interpretation: the restructure effectively makes Garrett more tradable \u2014 assuming he agrees to waive his no-trade clause.<\/p>\n

And that\u2019s where things get interesting.<\/p>\n

Why a Trade Suddenly Makes Sense<\/h2>\n

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At 30 years old, Garrett remains one of the most dominant defensive players in football. A five-time First-Team All-Pro and reigning Defensive Player of the Year, he\u2019s still performing at an elite level. But time matters \u2014 especially for a player chasing postseason success.<\/p>\n

The Browns, meanwhile, are stuck in a murky middle ground. Despite having talent, they haven\u2019t translated it into consistent winning. Over Garrett\u2019s eight seasons in Cleveland, the team has posted a 58-74-1 record \u2014 far from contender status.<\/p>\n

With two first-round picks in the upcoming draft (No. 6 and No. 24), Cleveland has the assets to begin a reset. Trading Garrett at peak value could accelerate that process dramatically.<\/p>\n

Enter the Dallas Cowboys<\/h2>\n

If there\u2019s one team that fits both the urgency and the ambition required for a deal like this, it\u2019s the Dallas Cowboys<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n

Owner Jerry Jones<\/span><\/span> has made it clear that the franchise is in \u201cwin-now\u201d mode, with mounting pressure to end both a playoff drought and a decades-long Super Bowl drought. The Cowboys have already shown willingness to make aggressive offers \u2014 most notably in their pursuit of Maxx Crosby<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n

If Dallas was prepared to send a first-round pick and additional assets for Crosby, logic suggests they would be even more motivated to land Garrett \u2014 arguably the superior and more proven player.<\/p>\n

A Trade Framework That Works<\/h2>\n

A realistic trade package could center around:<\/p>\n