Rams acquire Myles Garrett from Browns for Jared Verse and draft picks
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The Los Angeles Rams acquired defensive end Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns in a trade involving two-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Jared Verse and three future draft picks. Garrett, a two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, set the league’s single-season sack record with 23.0 in 2025. The Rams also have reigning NFL MVP quarterback Matthew Stafford on their roster, making them the first team in history with the previous season’s MVP and Defensive Player of the Year. The trade continues an aggressive offseason for the Rams as they aim to win a Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium in the 2026 season. The Browns agreed to the deal after discussions intensified, with general manager Andrew Berry stating the move was in the best long-term interest of the organization. The Rams’ betting odds to win the Super Bowl shifted from +800 to +600 following the announcement.
What’s verified
Myles Garrett was traded from the Cleveland Browns to the Los Angeles Rams.
The Browns receive defensive end Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick, and a 2029 third-round pick.
Garrett is a two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
Garrett set the NFL single-season sack record with 23.0 sacks in 2025.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was the 2025 NFL MVP.
Not yet confirmed
Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. returned to the New York Giants, according to a single report.
Wide receiver AJ Brown was traded from the Philadelphia Eagles to the New England Patriots, according to a single report.
The Rams also acquired cornerback Trent McDuffie from the Kansas City Chiefs and signed cornerback Jaylen Watson, according to a single report.
The Rams’ Super Bowl odds moved from +800 to +600, NFC odds from +425 to +300, and NFC West odds from +144 to +100, according to a single report.
Specific quotes from Browns general manager Andrew Berry on the trade are from a single report.
Key figures
Myles Garrett (defensive end, Los Angeles Rams), Jared Verse (defensive end, Cleveland Browns), Matthew Stafford (quarterback, Los Angeles Rams), Andrew Berry (general manager, Cleveland Browns), Les Snead (general manager, Los Angeles Rams), Sean McVay (head coach, Los Angeles Rams), Odell Beckham Jr. (wide receiver, New York Giants), AJ Brown (wide receiver, New England Patriots), Trent McDuffie (cornerback, Los Angeles Rams), Jaylen Watson (cornerback, Los Angeles Rams)
Sources: BBC News, CBS Sports
