Overview
- The Cleveland Browns traded two‑time Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams, a deal announced earlier this week that completed long negotiations between the clubs.
- In return Cleveland received edge rusher Jared Verse plus a 2027 first‑round pick, a 2028 second‑round pick and a 2029 conditional third‑round pick that upgrades to a 2029 first if Garrett is later sent to an AFC North team.
- Garrett waived the no‑trade clause in his contract so the move could happen and the Rams reworked his payout timing to free near‑term cap room and align the deal with their win‑now window.
- The addition of Garrett materially improves the Rams’ pass rush and their Super Bowl odds in 2026, while analysts caution the move carries risk given Garrett’s age and contract and Jared Verse’s upside as a young, cost‑controlled player for Cleveland.
- Immediate follow‑ups include Jared Verse reporting to Cleveland for meetings and practice, Browns GM Andrew Berry describing outside advice he sought during talks, and Garrett saying he plans to contact Aaron Donald as the team considers whether Donald might return in some role.