Myles Garrett Reportedly Traded to Los Angeles Rams
Quick Look
- Star edge rusher Myles Garrett is reportedly being traded from the Cleveland Browns to the Los Angeles Rams.
- The deal includes linebacker Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, and other draft compensation.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
The Cleveland Browns are reportedly trading star edge rusher Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams. Garrett, a highly decorated player, had previously requested a trade after a disappointing season for the Browns. The Rams, known for big trades, are looking to bolster their defense after reaching the NFC championship game.
The Cleveland Browns are set to trade star edge rusher Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams for linebacker Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round draft pick and other draft compensation, multiple outlets reported Monday.
NFL Network and ESPN reported the details of the trade.
Garrett, 30, is a two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year and seven-time Pro Bowl selection. Since the Browns selected him with the No 1 pick in the 2017 draft, he has emerged as one of the league’s best defensive players. He has the most sacks (125.5), pressures (413) and tackles for loss (149) of any player in that span. In 2025, he set the single-season sacks record with 23.
After Cleveland slumped to a 3-14 finish in 2024, Garrett had requested a trade from the Browns, saying he wanted to play for a team with a realistic shot at a championship. A month later, he signed a four-year, $160m contract extension with the Browns that at the time made him the highest-paid non-quarterback in league history. That deal included an average annual salary of $40m, $122.8m in guaranteed money and a total value of $204.8m.
The Browns finished the 2025 season with a 5-12 record and missed the playoffs for the second straight year, with Garrett the lone player to earn All-Pro recognition. Kevin Stefanski was fired as coach in January and replaced by former Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken.
Monken said last month he had not had a face-to-face meeting with Garrett since being hired in late January.
The Rams, who lost to the eventual champion Seattle Seahawks in last season’s NFC championship game, are no strangers to big-swing trades. In 2021, they traded Jared Goff and acquired Matthew Stafford in a blockbuster quarterback swap with the Detroit Lions. Stafford then led LA to a Super Bowl victory in his first season. The Rams won that Super Bowl at their home SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California; Super Bowl LXI will also be played there next February.
Verse, 25, was a first-round draft pick by the Rams in 2024 and earned Defensive Rookie of the Year honors as a standout pass rusher. He was also selected to the Pro Bowl this past season, and has 12 career sacks to go with 22 tackles for loss.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The trade will be officially announced and processed by the NFL.
Very likely · Within days
Myles Garrett will become a key defensive player for the Los Angeles Rams.
Likely · Short term
Jared Verse will be given a significant role on the Cleveland Browns' defense.
Likely · Short term
Open Questions
- What other draft compensation is involved in the trade?
- How will the Rams manage Myles Garrett's contract?
- What is the long-term outlook for the Browns after this trade?
- Will this trade significantly impact the Rams' Super Bowl chances?
