Overview
- The Browns shipped Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams on June 1, 2026 in exchange for edge rusher Jared Verse plus a 2027 first‑round pick, a 2028 second‑round pick and a 2029 third‑round pick.
- Garrett, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year who set the single‑season sack record with 23 in 2025, waived his no‑trade clause to move to a contender and the Rams adjusted his pay timing to create near‑term cap room.
- Six days after the trade Garrett made a high‑profile Los Angeles debut by throwing a sharp ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium while wearing a Kobe Bryant T‑shirt, drawing warm praise from Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and large public attention.
- The deal immediately upgraded the Rams’ defensive ceiling and led analysts to list Los Angeles among the top Super Bowl contenders, while Cleveland gained cost‑controlled talent and premium draft capital to aid a rebuild or roster retool.
- Look ahead: reports say the Rams were the primary suitor and used Jared Verse plus pick packages to close the deal, and unconfirmed discussion has circulated about Aaron Donald possibly considering a return to join Garrett on a Super Bowl run.