If the Cowboys truly want to make a splash this offseason, then why not go all out for a player no one has mentioned...yet.
It does appear that the Dallas Cowboys are going to be heavily involved in defensive players this offseason.
As Christian Parker takes the big seat as defensive coordinator, the task at hand is a big one, but the Cowboys do have ammunition to overhaul the defense.
With two first-round picks and ample cap space that could balloon to over $100 million, Jerry Jones and the front office have plenty to work with.
We have seen Trey Hendrickson and Maxx Crosby be mentioned as possible options to be the "big" signing this franchise needs.
Of course, there are others, like Devin Lloyd, who could be a great addition to the linebacker room.
But if we are truly going to bust the budget, why not go get a true difference-maker who is on another level compared to Crosby and Hendrickson?
And by that I mean Myles Garrett.
Yes, I know it is not likely feasible given that the Cowboys have so many needs to fill for Parker's defense, plus the trade package and his contract.
Still, let's walk through it.
Garrett's contract is the big sticking point.
Per Over The Cap, a trade of Garrett post June 1 would see the Browns eat just $15 million in dead money and save $8 million. Teams generally aren't in the business of trading away their best player, so this move does seem like a long shot.
But the Browns aren't going to contend anytime soon, and they might like the idea of moving draft capital for Todd Monken.
Still, the Cowboys could think this is a move they could pull off.
Garrett's 2026 cap hit is only $23 million; he has a base salary of $1.3 million, a prorated signing bonus of $15.5 million, and $31.5 million in guaranteed money. Of course, as the years roll on, Garrett's cap impact increases, and in 2029, it is $62 million.
Plus, his base salary for the 2029 and 2030 seasons is $38 million. That is rather pricey.
But as we know, the Cowboys can mortgage their future, as Jerry stated, and they would have to do this for years if they acquired Garrett. That's not ideal.
Yes, Garrett is 30 years old, but he is one of the best pass rushers in football, and a move for the DFW native - mired in a losing situation in Cleveland - would signal Dallas' intent.
Of course, the other thing to consider is the trade package. Dallas doesn't want to part ways with two firsts for Crosby. You would think it would have to in order to sign Garrett. And it might take more than that.
It is a big swing and would likely see the Cowboys overextend themselves, leaving little to pour into other resources to fill other needs, but a move for Garrett is fun to think about.
Yes, it is outlandish and won't happen, given the reasons I laid out above, but if the Cowboys truly want to "bust the budget," the definition of doing that is going after Garrett.