Big bang in the NFL: According to consistent US media reports, Myles Garrett will leave the Cleveland Browns in a blockbuster trade. As insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Adam Schefter report, the league’s best pass rusher is headed to the Los Angeles Rams.
The information from the sports journalists of “NFL Network” and “ESPN” According to the report, the team from California is sending two-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Jared Verse and a first-round draft pick for 2027 for the NFL Defensive Player of the Year. There is also apparently a second-round pick for 2028 and a selection right for the third round in 2029.
Just last year, Myles Garrett extended his contract with the Browns despite previously asking for a trade. However, a four-year extension with a salary of up to $160 million convinced him to stay. In March 2026, his employment with the Browns was restructured.
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The adjustment is primarily about the option bonuses included in Garrett’s contract. These originally had to be activated by the 15th day of the respective league year. However, this deadline was postponed to seven days before the start of the season. For those interested in the quarterback hunter, this is an opportunity to make the trade easier.
However, Garrett proved last season that he is worth his price. He set a new league record with 23 sacks and was named Defensive Player of the Year, which came as no surprise. He had already won the award in 2023 when he led the NFL with 33 tackles for loss.
Garrett is one of nine players to have won it multiple times since the award was introduced in 1971 – and he is currently the only active professional with this award. The edge rusher was taken to the NFL by the Cleveland Browns in 2017 as their first draft pick. Since then, the superstar has been one of the best defenders in the league without interruption.
The Rams are going all-in for the new season by signing the best defender in the league.
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