Rams Land Myles Garrett in Blockbuster Browns Trade

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June 2, 2026

The Myles Garrett trade reshaped the NFC West on Monday. The Los Angeles Rams acquired Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns. Myles Garrett arrives as the reigning AP Defensive Player of the Year. The move ranks among the biggest deals of the 2026 NFL offseason.

Why the Rams Paid a Franchise Price for Garrett

The Cleveland Browns sent Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams for pass rusher Jared Verse. The Cleveland Browns also received three picks: a 2027 first, a 2028 second, and a 2029 third. The pick haul spans three separate drafts. The Los Angeles Rams first pursued Myles Garrett back in 2022.

Myles Garrett brings elite production to Los Angeles. The Cleveland Browns drafted Myles Garrett first overall in 2017. Myles Garrett posted 125.5 career sacks across nine seasons, tied for 20th all time. Myles Garrett set the NFL single season sack record in 2025 with 23 sacks. Myles Garrett also won the 2025 Defensive Player of the Year award.

Cleveland gains a young cornerstone in Jared Verse. Jared Verse won 2024 Defensive Rookie of the Year for the Los Angeles Rams. Jared Verse now anchors a Cleveland Browns defense entering a full rebuild. The three picks land in 2027, 2028, and 2029.

The Garrett deal creates a rare roster distinction. Quarterback Matthew Stafford produced an MVP season in 2025 for the Los Angeles Rams. The Los Angeles Rams now hold a reigning MVP and a reigning Defensive Player of the Year. No franchise has paired both since the 1970 merger.

The pairing reshapes the Los Angeles Rams pass rush overnight. Myles Garrett delivered 23 sacks in 2025 before the trade. National outlets moved the Los Angeles Rams up the 2026 power rankings. The Los Angeles Rams entered the offseason chasing more pass rush help.

The trade pushes the Los Angeles Rams into Super Bowl contention. Myles Garrett joins Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, and Kyren Williams under coach Sean McVay. The Los Angeles Rams chase a title in a loaded NFC West. The Los Angeles Rams went all in for the 2026 season. The Cleveland Browns now build around Jared Verse and three future picks.

One question follows Myles Garrett to Los Angeles: a long term contract. Reports say Myles Garrett could lose nearly $3 million in taxes on the option bonus. The Los Angeles Rams open 2026 with Myles Garrett anchoring the pass rush. The Cleveland Browns reset their timeline behind Jared Verse.