The Cleveland Browns have agreed to trade star defensive end Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in a blockbuster deal that is set to reshape the NFL landscape. The Browns had previously insisted they would not move Garrett, widely regarded as the most dominant defensive player in the league, but the Rams' offer proved too compelling to refuse.
Rams Go All-In for 2026
The trade places the Rams as immediate Super Bowl favorites for the upcoming season. Head coach Sean McVay is determined to maximize the championship window while quarterback Matthew Stafford, 38, continues to perform at an elite level. Stafford was named NFL MVP last season, and the addition of Garrett gives Los Angeles a fearsome defensive weapon to complement their high-powered offense.
Details of the Deal
In exchange for Garrett, the Rams are sending defensive end Jared Verse to Cleveland along with a 2027 first-round pick and additional draft compensation. The full terms of the trade have not yet been disclosed, but sources indicate that further picks are involved.
The Browns, who have been rebuilding, now acquire a promising young pass rusher in Verse and valuable draft capital to accelerate their roster development. This move signals a strategic shift for Cleveland, as they look to build for the future after failing to make a deep playoff run with Garrett as their centerpiece.
More details are expected to follow as the trade becomes official.
