"The chance to rush the passer in obvious passing situations while holding a lead influenced my decision."
Myles Garrett, in his introductory press conference with the Los Angeles Rams, stated on Tuesday that the opportunity to play with a lead was a decisive factor in accepting a trade from the Cleveland Browns. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year set the NFL single-season sack record in 2025 with 23.0 sacks, yet few of those came when the Browns held a multi-score lead in the second half, as the team finished 5-12.
Garrett expressed that with the Rams' strong offense and improved defense, he expects to have more chances to rush quarterbacks in late-game situations where the opponent is passing to catch up. He looks forward to being able to make plays to win games, not just to make a play when needed.