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Myles Garrett Traded to Rams in Blockbuster Deal

The move hands Los Angeles an elite pass rusher and gives Cleveland a young starter plus multiple draft picks that reshape each team’s timeline.

Feb 24, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns player Myles Garrett acknowledges the crowd during the first half of the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) exits the field after the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Huntington Bank Field.

Overview

  • The trade was announced Monday, June 1, 2026, when the Cleveland Browns sent two‑time Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams.
  • The Rams gave up Pro Bowl edge Jared Verse plus a 2027 first‑round pick, a 2028 second‑round pick and a 2029 third‑round pick as reported by multiple outlets.
  • Los Angeles made the move as a win‑now push to boost its Super Bowl odds around Matthew Stafford by adding a proven pass rusher to an already strong roster.
  • Cleveland framed the deal as a rebuild decision that checked three boxes for GM Andrew Berry: short‑ and long‑term benefit, a young cost‑controlled starter, and premium draft capital.
  • Teams and reporters say a March contract restructuring that deferred Garrett’s option payments made a post‑June‑1 trade administratively easier, Garrett posted a public goodbye to Browns fans, and analysts note the picks’ long‑term value will depend on the Rams’ future performance.