Myles Garrett Traded to Rams in Blockbuster Deal with Browns
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The Los Angeles Rams acquired two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns in a major trade. The Rams sent two-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Jared Verse along with a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick, and a 2029 third-round pick to Cleveland. The move makes the Rams the first team in NFL history to have the previous season’s league MVP (Matthew Stafford) and Defensive Player of the Year on the same roster. Garrett set an NFL single-season sack record with 23.0 in 2025. The Rams also acquired cornerback Trent McDuffie from the Kansas City Chiefs in a separate trade and drafted quarterback Ty Simpson in the first round of the 2026 draft. The trade solidifies Los Angeles as the Super Bowl favorite for the upcoming season. The Browns’ general manager said the decision was difficult but necessary for the team’s long-term future.
What’s verified
The Los Angeles Rams acquired defensive end Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns.
The Rams sent defensive end Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick, and a 2029 third-round pick to Cleveland.
Myles Garrett was the 2025 NFL Defensive Player of the Year and set an NFL single-season sack record with 23.0 sacks.
The trade makes the Rams the first team to have the previous season’s MVP (Matthew Stafford) and Defensive Player of the Year on the same roster.
The Rams also acquired cornerback Trent McDuffie from the Kansas City Chiefs in a separate trade.
The Rams used a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to select quarterback Ty Simpson.
Jared Verse was a two-time Pro Bowl selection for the Rams.
Not yet confirmed
One report detailed the Rams trading a 2026 first-round pick, a 2027 third-round pick, a 2026 fifth-round pick, and a 2026 sixth-round pick to the Chiefs for cornerback Trent McDuffie, along with signing him to a four-year, $124 million extension.
One report stated the Rams signed cornerback Jaylen Watson to a three-year, $51 million contract.
One report indicated the Rams re-signed quarterback Matthew Stafford to a one-year extension worth $55 million.
One report noted that wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. returned to the New York Giants.
One report mentioned that wide receiver AJ Brown was traded from the Philadelphia Eagles to the New England Patriots.
One report provided updated betting odds for the Rams: +600 to win the Super Bowl, +300 to win the NFC, and +100 to win the NFC West.
Key figures
Myles Garrett, Matthew Stafford, Jared Verse, Sean McVay, Les Snead, Andrew Berry, Trent McDuffie, Puka Nacua, Kyren Williams, Davante Adams.
Sources: CBS Sports, BBC News, sbnation.com
