As Myles Garrett trade rumors spark, Browns finding a deal could be complicated

Aug 21, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, left, talks with managing and principal partner Jimmy Haslam before the game between the Cleveland Browns and the Philadelphia Eagles at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images Many believed that the Cleveland Browns and DE Myles Garrett had put any drama and trade talk to bed last offseason when they agreed to a huge contract extension . Garrett proceeded to break the all-time single-season sack record in 2025 while the Browns went on to another losing season and a high pick in the 2026 NFL draft .

The problem is, much like last season , Cleveland doesn’t have a certain solution for the problem at the quarterback position , and this year’s draft is lacking a top option for the team. This offseason, Garrett was pulled over for speeding, a report came out that he was not in contact with the coaches , and, now, a contract adjustment that makes the Browns star far more tradeable . The decision has rightfully led to rumors once again flying about a potential Garrett trade.

The problem? A Garrett trade is a three-way dance between Cleveland, another team, and the star defender himself. Garrett has a no-trade clause in his contract, which allows him to dictate where he would be traded if he were okay with being traded.

The Browns would not just be negotiating with, let’s just say for this discussion, the Dallas Cowboys , but also communicating with Garrett about not only which team but what that team would be giving up for him. If, again, just for this conversation, the Cowboys knew Garrett wanted to be there and had the power to veto other deals, would Jerry Jones really offer the top price in a trade? Would Garrett be okay with the team he was going to moving on from at least two first-round picks, plus a young talent, and more draft capital?