Myles Garrett traded to Los Angeles Rams in blockbuster deal
The Cleveland Browns have finalized a blockbuster trade that sends two‑time NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams. In return, Cleveland receives Pro Bowl edge rusher Jared Verse, a 2027 first‑round draft pick and additional draft compensation. Garrett, who set a new single‑season sack record with 23 sacks and won the AP Defensive Player of the Year award, had recently restructured his four‑year, $160 million contract, moving a $10 million payment to the start of the season to make a trade easier.
The Rams, who have been aggressive in the off‑season, add the league’s premier pass rusher to a defense already considered among the best, bolstering their championship aspirations for the upcoming season. The Browns, meanwhile, acquire a younger cornerstone defender in Verse and valuable draft assets as they pivot toward a new roster timeline.
The trade was reported by multiple NFL insiders and confirmed by sources close to the teams, marking one of the biggest defensive transactions in recent league history.