Blockbuster in Cleveland: Myles Garrett Headed to the Rams
The Cleveland Browns are finalizing a trade that sends star defensive end Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams. The move signals a dramatic shift in direction for a franchise that previously insisted its star pass rusher was not available.
The Browns will receive defensive end Jared Verse, a first-round pick, and additional compensation from the Rams.
The trade will officially be executed after 4:00 p.m. ET on Monday. This timing is strategic, allowing the Browns to split the remaining salary cap charge across two league years, softening the financial blow of moving a player of Garrett's caliber.
Key Context: A 180-Degree Turn
- The Browns had publicly and repeatedly stated they would not entertain trade offers for Garrett.
- Garrett's contract, signed in 2025, carried a new-money average of $40 million annually. That benchmark has since risen to $50 million following Will Anderson Jr.'s recent deal with the Houston Texans.
- The trade is widely expected to be contingent upon Garrett agreeing to a new contract with the Rams, per league sources.
The Interest
Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer had previously reported that the Rams, Dallas Cowboys, and Philadelphia Eagles were "rumored to have interest" in acquiring Garrett. The Rams ultimately emerged as the winning bidder.