NFL Secrecy: How Browns and Jags Kept Hunter Trade Under Wraps for Weeks

NFL Insider Reveals Secrecy Behind Hunter Trade: 'Strong Trust' Key to Browns-Jaguars Deal The NFL world was buzzing after the Cleveland Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars pulled off a blockbuster trade for Travis Hunter, a highly touted cornerback. What made this trade particularly noteworthy was the remarkable secrecy surrounding it. The deal, which involved the Jaguars trading up to the second overall pick to select Hunter, was kept under wraps for weeks before the draft, a feat that requires a high degree of trust and strategic planning between the two organizations. In an exclusive interview, Jaguars GM James Gladstone shed light on the situation. "The owner meetings served as a good touchpoint for many of the general managers," he explained, emphasizing the importance of these meetings in facilitating the trade. Gladstone also revealed that it was roughly two weeks before the draft that they had a strong framework for the trade. Browns GM Andrew Berry echoed the sentiment, highlighting the necessity of trust between the organizations. "We really didn't have a pre-existing relationship before the spring for a deal that big," Berry stated, emphasizing the uncommon level of trust needed to keep such a significant trade secret for so long. He noted that this level of trust is not easy to build in a short period of time. The secrecy surrounding the Hunter trade underscores the complex negotiations and trust-building required for successful trades in the competitive world of professional football. The success of this trade serves as a testament to the strategic planning and collaboration between the Browns and Jaguars.