Myles Garrett is not open to a contract extension from the Browns. What does that mean to Jerry Jones’ Cowboys?
FRISCO – How serious are the Dallas Cowboys about making an aggressive’ move toward adding a defensive line bookend to Micah Parsons?
Cleveland Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett just made a decision that should help Cowboys Nation find out.
Garrett, 29, was the No. 1 pick of the 2017 NFL Draft. He is a four-time All-Pro and has been a loyal citizen in Cleveland. But he’s tired of going nowhere and has asked the Browns to trade him.
Given his status as a legendary player in Browns history, Cleveland has made overtures toward keeping him happy by suggesting a contract extension.
His reported response?
Garrett is not open to a contract extension from the Browns. In fact, reporter Mary Kay Cabot writes he has “slammed the door” on negotiations.
That is a powerful message sent not only to the Browns, but also to other bidders. His point? This is about more than money.
Can his hometown team – he grew up in the shadow of AT&T Stadium in Arlington – be a bidder? Absolutely.
Garrett has two years left on his contract with cap hits of about $20 million in each. The message aside, we bet a new contract will likely be part of the package, wherever he lands.
This process began at the start of February with Garrett’s announcement:
“While I’ve loved calling this city (Cleveland) my home, my desire to win and compete on the biggest stages won’t allow me to be complacent,” Garrett announced . “The goal was never to go from Cleveland to Canton, it has always been to compete for and win a Super Bowl.
“With that in mind, I have requested to be traded from the Cleveland Browns.”
Frustrated with the Browns – still drafting in the top five nearly a decade after taking Garrett with the first pick in 2017 – the superstar has suggested he needs to see a reasonable path to success.
Is a shocking Garrett trade likely? He’s an all-world player at the height of his powers. It’ll be costly to get him.
Meanwhile, after an underwhelming 7-10 campaign, are the Cowboys seen as a Super Bowl team?
Garrett has a pristine reputation and like Dallas’ Parsons, who has reached out to him, is a perennial Defensive Player of the Year finalist. He has foot injury issues that his perspective new team will want to examine.
But for a team with Super Bowl dreams? Now that he has requested a trade from the Browns and has shut the door on them, clubs such as the Cowboys (who can create $100 million in cap room as needed) can do more than just dream.
