Myles Garrett Agrees to Browns Contract Modifications

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett has agreed to modifications in his contract, shifting the timing of several option bonuses and salary components to align with the team's financial structure and provide him added benefits. The changes, finalized earlier this week, defer payments originally due in March of each year until one week before the regular season begins, according to ESPN reporter Field Yates.

Under the revised terms, Garrett's option bonuses totaling $10 million for 2026, $13 million for 2027, and $7 million for 2028 will now be paid in the fall rather than shortly after the league year starts. Additionally, $8 million from his base salary in both 2029 and 2030 has been converted into roster bonuses, scheduled for payout early in those league years. These adjustments benefit Garrett by restructuring his compensation in a way that maintains its value while offering the Browns greater cap flexibility throughout the offseason. As noted by salary cap analyst Jason Fitzgerald, the move does not immediately save cap space for Cleveland but aligns Garrett's deal with other players on the roster and eases potential financial complications in future scenarios.