Browns Reportedly Withdraw Rule Proposal for NFL Draft Pick Trading After Rams HC McVay's Remark

Bleacher Report • March 30, 2026 • sports

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The Cleveland Browns have withdrawn their proposal to allow NFL teams to trade draft picks up to five years into the future, instead of the current three-year limit.
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay had predicted a "zero percent chance" of the proposal passing during the NFL's annual league meeting in Phoenix.
McVay acknowledged the Browns' general manager Andrew Berry's reasoning but confirmed he would vote against the proposal, aligning with the unanimous Competition Committee's opposition.
The Browns' proposal required at least 24 out of 32 team votes to pass, but it faced strong resistance from league members.
The Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers were the only teams to submit rule change proposals this offseason.