The Cleveland Browns are finalizing a massive trade to send two-time Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The deal, which Schefter has labeled "the trade of the off-season," marks one of the most significant player movements in recent NFL history.
In exchange for the superstar defender, the Rams are expected to send Pro-Bowl edge rusher Jared Verse and a 2027 draft pick to Cleveland. The transaction is being finalized as of Monday morning, aligning with the league's June 1 salary cap deadline, which often facilitates high-profile trades due to the acceleration of dead money hits.
Garrett enters the Rams organization coming off a historic 2025 campaign where he recorded a record-breaking 23 sacks, further cementing his status as the premier pass rusher in the league. His arrival in Los Angeles continues a long-standing trend for the Rams front office, which has consistently made aggressive, "all-in" roster moves to acquire elite veteran talent via trade to bolster their championship window.
For the Browns, parting with the face of their defense allows the team to acquire a younger Pro-Bowl talent in Verse while securing significant future draft capital. Verse, who has quickly emerged as a top-tier pass rusher himself, will now anchor the Browns' defensive line as the team pivots its defensive strategy following this blockbuster departure.
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