Overview
- The Los Angeles Rams completed a trade for two‑time Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett in a deal reached June 1–2, sending defensive lineman Jared Verse, a 2027 first‑round pick, a 2028 second‑round pick, and a conditional 2029 third‑round pick to the Cleveland Browns.
- Rams coach Sean McVay publicly said the team would welcome Aaron Donald back and Garrett has said he expects to speak with Donald, but multiple outlets describe any comeback as unconfirmed league chatter rather than a decision.
- Analysts are focused on how Garrett — who lined up mostly as a wide 9‑technique right edge rusher in 2025 — will be deployed with Los Angeles’ existing edge personnel and whether the Rams will shift alignments or snap shares to create the best matchups.
- Cleveland acquired a young, cost‑controlled starter in Jared Verse plus protected draft capital after negotiating for more than two months, a move the Browns intend to use to speed a roster rebuild and pursue long‑term goals.
- The trade shifted public and analytic perceptions of the NFC race, moving the Rams up power rankings and raising clear second‑order questions about how the move affects Matthew Stafford’s window, roster construction, and possible future quarterback plans.