The Cleveland Browns and reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett have agreed to modified language on his contract, which became official this week, per Field Yates of ESPN.
The adjustment to the deal comes as Garrett continues his tenure as the cornerstone of the Cleveland defense. While specific financial details of the modification have not been immediately disclosed, such moves are often utilized by NFL franchises to create salary cap flexibility or to update the structure of guaranteed money for star players. Garrett is currently signed through the 2026 season under a long-term extension he signed previously.
Last season, Garrett solidified his status as one of the league's premier edge rushers, recording 14 sacks and leading a Browns defense that ranked among the best in the NFL. His performance earned him his first career Defensive Player of the Year award and his fifth Pro Bowl selection. Since being selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, he has remained the most consistent force on the Cleveland roster.
The Cleveland Browns front office has been active this offseason in managing the roster's cap hits, and this move involving their star pass rusher appears to be the latest step in their financial planning for the upcoming campaign. Garrett has recorded double-digit sacks in every season since 2018, maintaining a Hall of Fame trajectory.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Sources & Original Reporting
