{"id":171182,"date":"2026-03-31T02:05:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T02:05:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=171182"},"modified":"2026-03-31T02:05:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T02:05:14","slug":"171182","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=171182","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udea8BREAKING: DALLAS JUST HIT A BRUTAL REALITY CHECK \u2014 Jerry Jones is facing growing pressure as the Myles Garrett trade buzz intensifies, and insiders suggest the dream move may not be as close as it seems. This isn\u2019t just speculation\u2026 it\u2019s a moment that could redefine the Cowboys\u2019 entire strategy. \ud83d\udc40\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Dallas Cowboys might not be done exploring options to upgrade their pass rush for the 2026 season. They reportedly backed out of a potential deal for Maxx Crosby, but that doesn\u2019t necessarily mean their search is over. He is already among the league\u2019s elite, but if there\u2019s even a slight chance to land Myles Garrett, it\u2019s a different conversation altogether. Garrett isn\u2019t just one of the best right now; he\u2019s often viewed as the gold standard at the position, which also means landing him would not come cheap for Jerry Jones.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cYou know y\u2019all are going to have to give up George Pickens, right?\u201d Shannon Sharpe said while discussing Jerry Jones\u2019 potential move for Myles Garrett. He then doubled down, adding, \u201cYou\u2019re going to probably want two picks on Pickens.\u201d<\/p>\n

At the moment, Cleveland hasn\u2019t shown any signs of trading Garrett, which complicates things a bit. There\u2019s no set price for him yet. But if we look at how hard the Cowboys went after Crosby, we can get a sense of what might happen.<\/p>\n

ESPN reported that the Cowboys made three different offers to try to get Crosby before it fell apart.<\/p>\n

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One version included a 2026 first-round pick along with Osa Odighizuwa before Dallas reworked the package. Next, they tried again with a better 2026 first-round pick and a 2027 third-round pick. However, the Raiders stood their ground, insisting they wanted two first-round picks.<\/p>\n

In their last attempt, Dallas proposed a 2026 first-round pick along with a 2027 second-round pick, but that was rejected, too. Given that Crosby was valued so highly, it\u2019s clear why a deal for Garrett would likely cost even more for Jerry Jones.<\/p>\n

Then, George Pickens\u2019 situation also made things complicated for Jerry Jones. He gave the Cowboys exactly what they wanted, racking up 1,429 receiving yards and 93 catches in 2025. That kind of performance puts him in the top tier of the league, but it also makes his future in Dallas a bit tricky.<\/p>\n

Right now, the Cowboys have locked Pickens in with the franchise tag for 2026, worth around $27 million. While that secures him for a year, it does not solve the long-term question. Moreover, the non-exclusive tag allows him to talk to other teams, which adds another layer of uncertainty.<\/p>\n

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However, any team trying to sign him would have to give up two first-round picks, which limits serious suitors. Shannon Sharpe suggested that Jones might consider using Pickens as a bargaining tool for Garrett, but that seems unlikely.<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Browns\u2019 Recent Move Intensifies Myles Garrett Exit Speculation<\/h3>\n

If the Cowboys really want Garrett, Jerry Jones is going to have to pay a hefty price, but the Browns\u2019 recent move could make things easier for Dallas.<\/p>\n

While the buzz around Myles Garrett keeps growing, the Cleveland Browns have already made a subtle but significant move. They pushed his option bonus deadlines from late March to just before the regular season over the next three years.<\/p>\n

At first glance, it doesn\u2019t create any extra cap space for 2026. But it definitely gives the Dawg Pound more power and options for the future. Jason Fitzgerald from Over the Cap shared why this matters.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey [the Browns] already had the lowest cap charge possible for Garrett, outside of converting some per-game bonuses to a signing bonus. All this does is give the team the maximum flexibility to trade Garrett, assuming they were to get him to waive his no-trade clause.\u201d<\/p>\n

Right now, nothing is set in stone, but things are starting to open up a bit. From Cleveland\u2019s perspective, trading Garrett seems a lot easier now than it did before.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf Garrett had his option picked up today (or they had to restructure his contract to get the low cap charge he currently has), the cost to trade him on the cap would have been $70.3M during the draft and $21.4M for 2026 and $48.69M in 2027 if traded in the summer,\u201d Fitzgerald wrote.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe acquiring team would only be responsible for $2.3 to $3.3 million in salary for the year. With the delay, the cost to trade during the draft is $41.1M, and the cost in the summer would be $15.34M in 2026 and $25.6M in 2027. The acquiring team would be on the hook for $31.5 to $32.5 million in salary, and the Browns owe nothing. A similar situation exists next year, where, with the delay, the trade cost is $48.9M during the draft and a $17.8M\/$31.1M split between 2027 and 2028 if traded in the summer.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Browns have also proposed a rule to allow teams to trade draft picks up to five years ahead instead of three. It still needs approval, but the timing feels hard to ignore. Cleveland is looking for flexibility, while America\u2019s Team continues its search for a top edge rusher. So, this could be the opportunity Jerry Jones has been waiting for.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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