Overview
- Wednesday reporting disclosed the Rams restructured Garrett’s contract into a five‑year, $208.2 million deal that yields a roughly $8.84–$8.9 million cap hit for 2026 and much larger charges by 2030.
- The agreement uses eight void years and option bonuses so about $39.9 million is deferred until the contract voids in 2031, which delays cap accounting but raises future liability.
- Rams paid a reported $35.7 million signing bonus and Garrett is expected to receive roughly $37 million fully guaranteed in 2026 while retaining a no‑trade clause that preserves his control over future moves.
- Los Angeles acquired Garrett from Cleveland in exchange for Jared Verse plus a 2027 first, a 2028 second and a conditional 2029 pick, a haul that flips an elite veteran into youth and draft capital for the Browns.
- The structure gives the Rams immediate flexibility for a 2026 win‑now window but creates clear second‑order risks — rising cap hits that may force future restructures and tougher roster choices later in the decade.