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Browns Meeting With 'Polished' Pass-Rusher Again Sparks Myles Garrett Questions
The Cleveland Browns are preparing for the NFL draft, and a Top 30 meeting with edge David Bailey is renewing Myles Garrett trade questions.
Apr. 13, 2026 at 11:09am
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A cubist interpretation of the Browns' pass-rushing dilemma, as they weigh adding another top edge rusher to their already stacked defensive line.Cleveland TodayThe Cleveland Browns, who have one of the best edge rushers in the NFL in Myles Garrett, are meeting with top pass-rushing prospect David Bailey from Texas Tech. This has sparked speculation that the Browns may be considering trading Garrett, despite the team's denials.
Why it matters
The Browns have a dominant edge rusher in Garrett, who is one of the highest-paid players in the league. Adding another top-tier pass rusher in Bailey could create a logjam at the position and lead to difficult decisions for the team, potentially including trading Garrett.
The details
The Browns have brought in Bailey, who was an All-American and led the nation with 14.5 sacks last year, for a Top 30 pre-draft visit. This is surprising given the Browns' apparent strength at edge rusher with Garrett and Alex Wright. However, Bailey is projected to be a top-10 pick, and the Browns may feel compelled to take him if he's the best player available when they pick at No. 6 overall. This could create a difficult situation, as the Browns would then have Garrett, Wright, and Bailey all on the roster, which may be too many high-priced edge rushers.
- The Browns have had Bailey, a top pass-rushing prospect from Texas Tech, in for a Top 30 pre-draft visit.
The players
Myles Garrett
One of the best edge rushers in the NFL, currently playing for the Cleveland Browns.
Alex Wright
A defensive end for the Cleveland Browns who recently signed a three-year, $33 million contract extension.
David Bailey
A top pass-rushing prospect from Texas Tech who led the nation with 14.5 sacks in 2025.
Arvell Reese
An edge rusher from Ohio State who is considered the top prospect at the position in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Rueben Bain
An edge rusher from Miami who is also projected to be a top-5 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
What they’re saying
“This will likely be either Bailey or Ohio State's Arvell Reese — New York was 31st in sacks last season with 26 — but I have to think Bailey is the guy for the Jets. He is a polished pass rusher with proven production, tying for the FBS lead in sacks (14.5) in 2025. He can be a Day 1 disrupter off the edge.”
— Peter Schrager, ESPN Analyst
What’s next
The Browns will have to decide whether to select Bailey with the 6th overall pick, which could impact their plans with Myles Garrett. The team has denied that trading Garrett is their goal, but adding another top pass rusher could create a difficult situation.
The takeaway
This situation highlights the difficult decisions NFL teams can face when they have an abundance of talent at a single position. The Browns will have to carefully weigh their options and determine the best path forward, whether that involves keeping Garrett or potentially trading him to address other needs on the roster.
