Los Angeles Rams acquire Myles Garrett from Cleveland Browns in blockbuster trade

The Los Angeles Rams have completed a blockbuster trade for two‑time Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett, sending Cleveland’s young edge rusher Jared Verse, a 2027 first‑round pick, a 2028 second‑round pick and a 2029 third‑round pick to the Browns. Garrett, the league’s reigning Defensive Player of the Year who set the single‑season sack record with 23 in 2025, waived a no‑trade clause in his four‑year, $160 million contract extension to join a Rams roster that already includes MVP quarterback Matthew Stafford.

For Cleveland, the departure ends Garrett’s nine‑year tenure after he amassed 125.5 career sacks, seven All‑Pro selections and two Defensive Player of the Year awards. The Browns will rebuild around the 25‑year‑old Jared Verse, a former first‑round pick who posted 12 sacks in two seasons, and the added draft capital.

The trade reshaped the NFC West power balance, pushing the Rams to clear favorites for Super Bowl 61, with sportsbooks moving them to +600 odds, while the Seattle Seahawks slipped in the betting line. The move also generated extensive media coverage and fan discussion, including light‑hearted speculation linking Garrett’s relocation to his girlfriend, Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim.