Myles Garrett trade to Rams reshapes Browns roster

Defensive end Myles Garrett was dealt to the Los Angeles Rams in a deal described as one of the decade's biggest NFL moves. In exchange, the Cleveland Browns acquired a 2027 first‑round pick, a 2028 second‑round pick, a 2029 third‑round pick and edge rusher Jared Verse. Former Browns All‑Pro T.J. Ward argued that the Browns gained a long‑term advantage by adding the younger Verse, who posted an impact score of 86.3 last season, alongside a developing defensive line anchored by sophomore tackle Mason Graham.

Analysts also floated additional speculative trade scenarios that could affect Super Bowl odds, such as moving wide receiver George Pickens to Buffalo, defensive end Maxx Crosby to Philadelphia, and edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux to Chicago. While those proposals remain hypothetical, they underline the broader roster volatility sparked by the Garrett transaction.