Overview
- Cleveland lost 32-13 to New England despite Garrett setting a franchise single-game mark with five sacks, giving him 10 on the season to share the NFL lead.
- Garrett’s visible frustration included a helmet slam and sitting alone on the bench, and he said he would trade his performance for a win.
- CBS Sports reports an in-season trade is unlikely because moving Garrett would trigger roughly a $68 million dead-cap charge in 2026, with experts viewing an offseason evaluation as more feasible.
- Head coach Kevin Stefanski addressed the outburst by saying the team is frustrated and called on leaders to show resolve as Cleveland enters its bye.
- Calls to deal Garrett intensified from voices such as Hall of Famer Jared Allen and local host Daryl Ruiter, while SI’s Albert Breer suggested a potential return of multiple high draft picks if Cleveland explores a move.