Browns trade Myles Garrett to Rams for Jared Verse picks

The Cleveland Browns have agreed to trade star defensive end Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in a blockbuster deal, according to multiple reports. The reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year will be sent to Los Angeles in exchange for edge rusher Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round draft pick, and additional draft compensation.

The trade, which is being finalized, marks the end of Garrett’s tenure with the Browns, who selected him first overall in the 2017 NFL Draft. The 30-year-old had requested a trade last offseason before ultimately signing a four-year, $160 million contract extension with Cleveland. He proceeded to have a historic 2025 campaign, setting the NFL’s single-season sack record with 23.0 and earning his second Defensive Player of the Year award in three seasons.

Speculation about Garrett’s future intensified this offseason. Browns head coach Todd Monken, speaking to reporters earlier this week, stated he had received no assurances that Garrett would be on the roster in 2026 when he took the job. He said he coaches the players who are in the building and that Garrett’s status was no different from any other player’s.

The framework for a potential move was...