Myles Garrett trade gives Rams extra primetime NFL games

The Los Angeles Rams acquired two‑time Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett in a trade with the Cleveland Browns. The move is expected to strengthen the Rams' defense and increase the team's appeal to national audiences. As a result, the NFL scheduled the Rams for seven primetime games this season—tied for the most among any team—including matchups on Monday Night Football, Thursday Night Football and a Netflix‑featured Thanksgiving Eve game. The league may flex the Rams into an additional primetime slot, the maximum allowed for a single team.

Analysts note that Garrett’s nine‑year tenure with Cleveland produced five first‑team All‑Pro honors, seven Pro Bowl selections and a record‑tying 23 sacks last season. His arrival follows the Rams' recent acquisition of cornerback Trent McDuffie and comes as the team seeks to improve on a 12‑5 record that fell short of a Super Bowl appearance.