What Would It COST For The Dallas Cowboys To ACQUIRE All-Pro EDGE Myles Garrett From Browns?

Summary

Locked On Cowboys — What Would It COST For The Dallas Cowboys To ACQUIRE All-Pro EDGE Myles Garrett From Browns?
Hosts: Marcus Mosher & Landon McCool
Date: March 26, 2026

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Episode Overview

In this episode, Marcus Mosher and Landon McCool use a mock draft simulator to explore what it would realistically cost for the Dallas Cowboys to trade for All-Pro edge rusher Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns. They break down potential trade packages, analyze impacts on draft capital and roster construction, and consider how adding an elite player like Garrett could immediately transform Dallas’ defense. The hosts approach the topic both as fans and analysts, balancing excitement for a superstar addition with the practical challenges of such a blockbuster move.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Setting the Stage: Why Myles Garrett?

• The episode opens by referencing a prior show where the hosts discussed why Myles Garrett might be on the move from Cleveland soon.
• Marcus notes, “We talked about why Myles Garrett could be on the move relatively soon in Cleveland. Go check that out.” (01:29)
• The context: With speculation around Garrett’s future and Dallas’ defensive needs, the idea of an aggressive trade makes sense.

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2. The Trade Simulation: What Would It Take?

Negotiating the Price

• The Pro Football Focus mock draft simulator undervalues Garrett (“they’ll just take a first round pick”—which both agree is unrealistic), so the hosts devise a real-world trade scenario. (02:08)
• Marcus: “Cleveland is going to be looking for three first round picks and more.” (03:05)
• Landon’s comfort zone is up to three first rounders:

  “If we start talking about four first round picks, that’s where it gets a little wonky for me ... three years is a realistic time to expect Hall-of-Fame level pass rusher from Myles Garrett.” (02:33-02:39)

Constructing the Deal

• The hosts propose a major package:
  • Picks 12 and 92 in the current draft.
  • A 2027 first-rounder.
  • A third-rounder in 2027.
  • A 2028 first-rounder.
• They debate staggering the picks and the technicalities (“... could put some things on it where, hey, if Garrett’s on the team as of the first day of the league year, it turns into a first-round pick…” — 03:18).
• The consensus: “It is a ton to give up. But you’re legitimately talking about maybe the best player in football.” (05:19)

Notable Quote

• Landon, emphasizing the uniqueness of the opportunity:

  “He’s the only guy I would pay anything close to this for.” (05:26)

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3. Immediate Impact: Building the Roster Post-Trade

Remaining Picks and Roster Construction

• Even after the blockbuster, Dallas keeps pick 20 in the first round (04:19)—a key point for maintaining value.
• Marcus notes:

  “If you’re able to keep pick 20 after a Myles Garrett trade, look how fast you improved your defense.” (12:54)

Draft Strategy after Losing Picks

• The roster post-Garrett trade is shaped by need but also opportunism, using best-player-available approach in the later rounds.
• Landon advocates targeting cornerback at 20 (Avion Terrell), then shoring up other defensive positions:
  • “Avion Terrell makes too much sense right here. Man, I’m loving this. I’m loving this situation.” (09:08)
• Later picks focus on the defensive line, linebacker, and potentially running back, showing that core team-building remains feasible even after a huge trade.

Notable Quotes

• On draft flexibility:

  “I think you can kind of just go into this situation and draft a little free if you want.” — Landon (09:38)

• On overall impact:

  “...you can do this trade in the right way and still continue to add pieces this year to add to your defense. And it would—I mean, Miles Garrett, are you kidding me? We’d be trade for Miles Garrett.” — Landon (13:09)

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4. Big Picture & Takeaways

Rebuilding a Weak Defense

• Marcus, summarizing what the trade achieves:

  “This is how, with a couple picks, you can completely turn a defense that was the worst in franchise history last year to a defense that maybe actually brings you value every single week.” (12:58)

• Both agree Dallas would be instant contenders:

  “You’d be contenders right away, which would be really fun.” — Marcus (13:31)

Flexibility in Team Building

• Landon notes you could swap linebacker for defensive lineman depending on preference, underscoring the flexibility left after the trade, despite lost picks. (13:12)

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Memorable Moments & Quotes

• On Giving Up Draft Capital:

  “That’s where I’m starting to get, like, not comfortable … because I think three years is a realistic time to expect Hall of Fame level pass rusher from Myles Garrett.” — Landon (02:39)

• On Garrett's Impact:

  “You’re legitimately talking about maybe the best player in football.” — Marcus (05:19)

• On Immediate Contender Status:

  “If you guys want to pretend like we drafted a linebacker instead of Chris McCarland, I think that works just as well, too. … Miles Garrett, are you kidding me? We’d be trade for Miles Garrett.” — Landon (13:09)

• On Flexibility Post-Trade:

  “You can do this trade in the right way and still continue to add pieces this year to add to your defense.” — Landon (13:09)

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Important Timestamps

• 01:29 — Setting the context: Why target Myles Garrett
• 02:33-03:39 — Drawing the line on draft capital: how much is too much?
• 03:05-04:31 — Constructing a realistic trade package for Garrett
• 05:19-05:38 — Reflecting on the enormity of the trade and Garrett’s unique value
• 08:33-09:21 — Draft strategy post-Garrett trade; navigating remaining picks
• 12:54-13:31 — Outlook: transforming the defense and immediate contender talk

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Episode Summary

This episode provides a detailed, playful, and realistic look at what acquiring Myles Garrett would mean for the Dallas Cowboys, both in terms of the cost in draft capital and the ripple effects across the roster. Marcus and Landon weigh the challenges and rewards, ultimately arguing that such a trade—even at the steep proposed price—could immediately elevate Dallas into legitimate title contention, especially if they draft smartly and maximize remaining assets.

Their analysis offers fans both a fun hypothetical and a serious blueprint for how the team could balance a blockbuster move with sustained roster building.

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[A]

Yeah, I mean, look, I'm just excited to have Miles Garrett. I mean, whatever happens in this draft is. Is all just pennies on the dollar for me because I. We got Miles Garrett. I'm excited.

[D]

All right, so, yes, here's the thing about the Pro Football Focus mock draft simulator. If you try to make a trade with Cleveland before the draft for Miles Garrett, they're not asking for a lot. They'll just take a first round pick. We know that's not the case.

[A]

No.

[D]

So my question for you is, what would be the most that you would be willing to give up to acquire Miles Garrett?

[A]

I think if we start talking about four first round picks, like, that's where

[D]

it gets a little wonky for me.

[A]

That's where I'm starting to get, like, not comfortable. Because. Because I think three years is a realistic time to expect hall of Fame level pass rusher from. From Miles Garrett. I think beyond that, it's. It Becomes a little. Not that I, he can't, but it becomes a little bit tenuous, I'd say. And, and I think that also lines up with the number of years that his contract is, is ridiculously low. So that works.

[D]

Cleveland is going to be looking for three first round picks and more. Now I think they're going to want to stagger these picks a little bit, but I do think the Cowboys are uniquely situated to make a trade here. So the offer that I think the first offer that I want to propose to you would be 1220, a next year's first. Now again, that pick is technically frozen, but the Cowboys could put some things on it where, hey, if Garrett's on the team as of the first day of the league year, it turns into a first round pick. I think that would freeze their second round pick, but I'm going to go 12, 20, a first round pick next year and a third round pick next year. What do you think?

[A]

Yeah, I mean, I think that's where we have to go. Right? You know, I don't know if they'll end up asking more than that. They might, they may ask instead of using that 20th overall pick they may want.

[D]

That would not be surprised, right?

[A]

I, I wouldn't be, I, I would be okay with that too. But yes, I think this is, this is.

[D]

Do you want to do that?

[A]

What do you mean?

[D]

Well, I'm saying like, do you want to, for our offer, do you want to do 12?

[A]

Oh, in the simulation. Yeah, let's do that. Absolutely.

[D]

We'll keep the 20th pick this year. So this is three straight years. Cleveland adds an extra first round pick and they are adding a third round pick in 2027.

[A]

However, I do think that they're probably going to want, they may want 92 still.

[D]

Okay, we'll give them 92. Okay, that's fine.

[A]

Yeah. And then, yeah, I think that, that

[D]

now I will say if you're looking at this right now, Cleveland's day two picks, 39.70, 107, 146, 149, maybe you're able to get back like pick 149 to give you a little bit more ammunition on, on day three. Let's go ahead and make that trade. So our final trade here, it's picks 12, 92, a 2027 first rounder. Now this will be the lowest, excuse me, like the highest, the worst of the draft trades here because the other one's going to the Jets. A third rounder in 2027 and a first rounder in 20, 28. It is a ton. It is a ton to give up. But you're legitimately talking about maybe the best player in football.

[A]

Oh, yeah. And, and, and one of the best players that's been around for a couple years like a uniquely excellent player. Yeah. I mean, it's, it's, he's the only guy I would pay anything close to this for.

[D]

All right, so there's our trade. The Cowboys have just acquired Miles Garrett, the all world pass rusher from the Cleveland Browns. Let's do the mock. Let's see what, how we could build out the rest of this defense now that Miles Garrett's on it. We'll get to that next. This episode is brought to you by Home Chef. As the new year gets going, a lot of people are trying to simplify their routines. And dinner is always a big one. Between busy work days, cold winter nights and packed schedules, having an easy and reliable dinner plan makes a huge difference. And that's where Home Chef comes in. Home Chef takes the stress out of cooking by delivering fresh, pre portioned ingredients right to your door. With easy to follow recipes that actually taste great. They're rated number one by users of other meal kits for quality, convenience, value and taste and recipe ease. And it's easy to see why Meals come ready to fit your schedule. 30 minute recipes, oven ready trays or quick lunches. And they have over 30 weekly options including family sized meals and different dietary choices. And for a limited time only, Home Chef is offering our listeners 50% off your first box with free shipping and free dessert for life. Just go to homechef.comlockdown that is homechef.comlockdown for 50% off your first box with free shipping and free dessert for life. You must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. This episode is brought to you by Robin Hood. What if sports were traded like markets? Now you can put your sports IQ to work and in real time. With Robinhood Prediction Markets. It's not you against the house. It's you participating in a live market. You can buy or sell your positions live all game long. Use your sports knowledge in the moments that matter. Robinhood Prediction Markets changes the game. It's people moving the action so when the momentum shifts, you can move with it. I've always known the game, but never had a dynamic way to apply that knowledge. And now I can actually take part live in a market powered by the people, you're no longer just a spectator. Play by play, you decide. Trade every play. With Robinhood now available across the U.S. download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swap trading involve significant risk. It is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robin Hood Derivatives, LLC and a registered future commission merchant and swap firm. All right, welcome back. We are doing our mock draft simulator where we just traded for Miles Garrett. Yes. Now here's the thing, Landon. The Cowboys still have some picks in our mock draft. Here we are up on the clock at pick 20. Knowing that you have Garrett, how are you trying to build the rest of your defense?

[A]

Well, I. I think you can kind of go a little bit more towards cornerback now if you wanted to. We can certainly look at linebacker if you want. We're at 20, right? Yeah.

[D]

Yep. I mean, I'll give you the names. By the way, it's Avion Terrell. It's Colton Hood again. Sorry for the podcast listeners. Brain fart right there. Linebackers, the top linebackers. You've got Jacob Rodriguez, CJ Allen. Just went off the board. If you want to add a Defensive Lineman, Cade McDonald is there if you really want to supercharge your defensive line. But I think. I think the pick here would be cornerback.

[A]

Yeah. And to me, Avian Terrell makes too much sense right here. Man, I'm loving this. I'm loving this situation.

[D]

Right. Well, you better love it because the Cowboys have no more first round picks until 2029.

[A]

But that was the last one.

[D]

Good news is the good news is still a bunch of picks available on day three, including picks 112, 149, 152. Cowboys back on the clock. Now that you got your quarterback cornerback situation figured out, are you just drafting the best players available?

[A]

Yeah, I mean, honestly, I. I think you can kind of just go into this situation and draft a little free if you want.

[D]

Clark, if you want to just keep adding to that defense is available.

[A]

I mean, I don't hate Bud Clark, that's for sure. Obviously, he's a guy that is famous for getting his hands on the football, has some injury concerns, so that's just something to consider. But Deontay Lawson is someone I would definitely wouldn't be upset with if we hadn't. Oh, wait, we haven't picked a linebacker yet, so Deontay Lawson's someone I would definitely consider. I. We love Bryce.

[D]

Yeah. Rising up the ranks a little bit here, which I like.

[A]

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[D]

Oh.

[A]

Where do they. Oh, he's up to 135. Wow. They finally are coming around on him a little bit. I certainly wouldn't be upset with taking him here.

[D]

I can Go to interior defensive lineman if you want to see those guys. You've got Landon Robinson, you've got Chris McKellen.

[A]

Oh, wow. Chris McKellen's all the way down here. Yeah.

[D]

Good player. You want to grab a defensive lineman?

[A]

Yeah, honestly, I think that that might be where I would go.

[D]

All right, so there you go. You've got a defensive tackle. You've just added a cornerback. If you wanted to drop some offensive linemen, you've got Austin Barber, who's still there. Isaiah World, Torres, acl. I believe he's going to be out a while. Jaden Ott, if you wanted to grab a running back. K. Tron Allen. I'm just looking at some more of these names here that are available real quick.

[A]

Let's. Can we look at the running back list overall? Sure. Because I still think we need a running back.

[D]

Le'Veon Moss. Jade, not K. Tron Allen. Devin Clayborne, who the Cowboys actually went and saw on Wednesday. Caitlin Black is available.

[A]

Yeah, I mean, honestly, I, I wouldn't hate taking a, A Jade knot here. I think he adds a level of, of. Of dynamic rushing and pass catching that. That he didn't get a chance to really show last year at Oklahoma. But you saw previously, I think it was when he was a freshman at Cal and, and I. And obviously was really great at Senior bowl, we pointed out several different times. So he's definitely a guy that I would be interested in and kind of pairing with the. Devonte Williams.

[D]

And then if you wanted to grab a linebacker Here at pick 152, Harold Perkins is still available.

[A]

Yeah, I mean, honestly. Scroll up. I mean, Red Murdoch's really interesting. I think he had something like seven force fumbles if I'm not mistaken, last year. Aiden Fisher is a guy that was like a leader of that Indiana defense that, you know, was. I think he's a little bit older like all those guys. But I'm pretty sure that Aiden Foster was one of the guys. Yeah, I'm sorry. Aiden Fisher is one of the guys that came with him from James Madison if I'm not mistaken. So yeah, I mean just, just like lots of these guys are, are pretty decent. I haven't watched Caleb Alarms or. But I know that there's a couple of folks that I, I respect that really like him.

[D]

Really good against the run. Like if you want a downhill linebacker, this is a downhill linebacker. Honestly. Perfect. F.

[A]

Yeah, honestly, let's. Let's. Great. I. I'll take your word for it.

[D]

Let's pull the trigger there and Again, we're, we're just going to simulate the rest of this draft here. But what you can see it again, there's the Cowboys have a ton of day three picks after this trade. And I think this is the point is if you're able to keep one of those picks and Maybe it's pick 20 after a miles Garrett trade, look how fast you improved your defense. Not only did you add Miles Garrett, you added avion Terrell. That's two starters you drafted. Chris McClellen, a defensive lineman, to give you even more depth. Linebacker would still be an issue. You might need to go out and try to make a trade for a veteran guy. But this is how with a couple picks, you can completely turn a defense that was the worst in franchise history last year to a defense that maybe actually brings you value every single week.

[A]

Yeah. And if you guys want to pretend like we drafted a linebacker Instead of Chris McCarland, I think that works just as well, too. But yeah, the point being that you can do this trade in the right way and still continue to add pieces this year to add to your defense. And it would. I mean, Miles Garrett, Are you kidding me? We'd be trade for Miles Garrett.

[D]

You'd be contenders right away, which would be really fun. All right, that is it for today's show. We'd like to thank you for making us your first listen every single day. If you haven't done so already, go subscribe to the podcast. And if you never missed an episode, the Everyday or club is built for you. Get locked on Cowboys ad free members only, discord access and so much more. Head over to LockedOn Cowboys Supercast.com to join the club. And for those of you on video, we can send you the first ever 24. 7 national NBA YouTube channel. And on audio, make your second listen the Lockdown NFL Draft podcast. Follow Landon on Twitter @McCool BCB. I'm @Marcus Underscore Moser and we will see you right back here tomorrow.

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