CLEVELAND — Myles Garrett, the greatest defensive player in Browns history, is being traded to the Los Angeles Rams, Camryn Justice has confirmed.
The trade will send the star defensive end to L.A. for Pro-Bowl edge defender Jared Verse, plus a 2027 first-round, a 2028 second-round, and a 2029 third-round pick, sources confirmed.
Verse, the Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2024, is entering his third pro season and has made the Pro Bowl in his first two seasons. While his numbers aren't as gaudy as Garrett's, he is one of the league's top young defenders.
Garrett was informed about the trade on Saturday, according to a press release from the Browns.
The news broke on Monday during the Cleveland Browns Foundation's 26th annual Golf Tournament at Firestone Country Club, at which players and coaches were in attendance.
General manager Andrew Berry, who was there for the event, gave a statement on the golf course confirming the deal is in the works but opted not to take questions.
#Browns GM Andrew Berry confirms that they have entered trade discussions to trade DE Myles Garrett to the Rams, but nothing has been finalized.
— Camryn Justice (@camijustice) June 1, 2026
He said that things could be finalized as early as today, they're in negotiations and hope to close in the next several hours. pic.twitter.com/0HuoP9BsTI
In the late afternoon, the Browns released a press release that included Berry's reasoning for the trade:
"We have long taken the stance that our goal was for Myles Garrett to be a one-helmet player for his entire career. After rewriting the record books and representing our organization with excellence, we were sincere in that desire as we entered this offseason and did not envision a world where Myles was not a Cleveland Brown.
"When the Rams first approached us with the possibility of trading Myles, we remained convicted in our position, but as discussions intensified we were stuck at a legitimate crossroads: do we hold on to a truly generational player who has become the identity of our team, or do we make the difficult decision that we think is best for the organization over the long run?
"In that framework, the decision became clear, although our emotions were muddled. We, and more importantly, our fans, have grown up with Myles, and he's an enormous source of pride for our team. However, as we embark on a new era of Browns football with a young core and a replenished asset base, we felt this move was important to our transition.
"Chief among the considerations to make the decision was the inclusion of Jared Verse--a player our fan base will love. At 25 years old with two Pro Bowls and a Defensive Rookie of the Year award under his belt, we receive a young, elite player at a premium position who will only continue to improve in his third NFL season. Jared’s passion and relentless style of play will be embraced by our fans. He will fit right in with the established identity of our defense. We couldn’t be more pleased to welcome him to the Dawg Pound!
"We recognize the unexpected nature of this trade, but it opens up great opportunities for our franchise. We are excited to welcome Jared into the organization, along with the cap flexibility and draft pick resources to deploy to the rest of the roster that will allow us to add to our budding core on both sides of the ball.”
In the press release, owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam released a statement that said, in part, "Clearly this was not an easy decision, particularly with Myles because we’ve watched him come into our organization and grow like a member of our family. Trading Myles was never our intent, but we also recognize that certain opportunities demand serious consideration, and we believe this is the right move for our team."
Last season with the Browns, Garrett was as disruptive as ever against opposing offenses while earning a number of franchise records and accomplishments on the field, most notably earning the title of Sack King.
Garrett notched his 23rd sack of the season in the fourth quarter of the season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals. The sack set Garrett apart as the NFL single-season sack leader, breaking the record of 22.5 set by Michael Strahan in 2001 and tied by T.J. Watt in 2021.
The Browns' star pass rusher also led the league in tackles for loss with 33 to go alongside his 39 QB hits, 60 total tackles, three forced fumbles and one pass defended.
Garrett has been open about his desires for his career, including his goal to compete in a Super Bowl.
