Myles Garrett Traded to Rams in Blockbuster NFL Deal

The Blockbuster Trade

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.

Garrett's Career Highlights

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.

The Trade Details

The Browns had slumped to a 3-14 record in 2024, leading Garrett to request a trade, saying he wanted to play for a team with a realistic shot at a championship. A month later, he signed a four-year, $160m extension with the Browns. The deal pays an average annual salary of $40m, $122.8m in guaranteed money and has a total value of $204.8m.

Impact on the Rams

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.

What's Next for Garrett?

Garrett will join a Rams team looking to make a deep playoff run. With his impressive skills and experience, he is expected to make a significant impact on the team's defense.