Garrett’s 2025 season under Browns coach and his own performance were highlighted as a compelling case for his impact. He set the single-season sack record with 23.0 and has established himself as a veteran locker-room presence, capable of lifting the entire defense. Colon contends that pairing Garrett with Dallas’s current defenders could push the unit from last in the NFL in points allowed (30.1 per game) toward elite status.
The Cowboys have notable assets to facilitate a potential deal: two first-round picks in the 2026 draft (12th and 20th overall) and cap flexibility that could make a high-profile acquisition feasible. Still, any trade would require convincing Garrett that Dallas’s defensive scheme under the young coordinator, Christian Parker, is a viable long-term fit and exceeding competition from other interested teams.
Garrett has previously expressed a desire to move, with public signals suggesting potential interest in New York or Philadelphia as landing spots. His recent comments and the Browns’ uneven 2025 offense add to the sense of a possible breakup, though any suitors would need to navigate cap figures and draft capital while presenting a compelling vision for immediate impact.
Dallas would face competition from division rivals and others seeking Garrett’s pass-rush talents, making a successful bid a high-stakes gamble. Colon’s stance—selling the future now to secure a definitive defensive anchor—frames Garrett as a potential turning point for a franchise aiming to end its defensive slide.
If the Cowboys do pursue Garrett, they would need a coordinated plan that includes convincing him of Parker’s scheme, aligning on financial terms, and leveraging Dallas’s draft capital to outbid rivals. The decision would hinge on Garrett’s fit with the Cowboys’ defensive culture and whether the short-term upgrade justifies long-term cost.
