The Cleveland Browns traded superstar defensive end Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, June 1, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. In exchange for the perennial All-Pro, the Browns received defensive end Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick, and a 2029 third-round pick.
The blockbuster deal, which was confirmed earlier this week, marks the end of an era in Cleveland. Browns defensive end Alex Wright shared his stunned reaction on social media as he processed the reality of the move. Garrett has been the cornerstone of the Browns defense since being drafted first overall in 2017, most recently winning the 2023 NFL Defensive Player of the Year award.
By landing Garrett, the Los Angeles Rams acquire one of the most dominant pass rushers in league history. Garrett has recorded double-digit sacks in six consecutive seasons and remains in the prime of his career. The Browns receive a significant haul of future draft assets and a promising young defender in Verse to begin their defensive restructuring.
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