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A variety of teams should be interested in Cleveland Browns star pass-rusher Myles Garrett following his trade request.
Garrett made his desire to be dealt from the Browns known with a statement released on Monday, via NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Ian Rapoport @RapSheet
Breaking: Reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year and #Browns star Myles Garrett has requested a trade.
Exclusive statement: pic.twitter.com/LgS5YCeCnP
The 29-year-old has established himself as one of the NFL’s top defensive players, earning six Pro Bowl nods to go along with 2023 Defensive Player of the Year honors.
Fans discussed potential landing spots for Garrett.
Ben Devine @Chicago_NFL
Browns DE Myles Garrett has requested a trade from Cleveland according to @AdamSchefter. He’s 29 years old. Should the Chicago Bears get aggressive to land him?
Ryan Wood @ByRyanWood
If Brian Gutekunst has any cell phone battery, now would be a good time to put a call into Cleveland. https://t.co/UdRmrnfj96
Chad Graff @ChadGraff
Given the Patriots’ cap space and all of their needs, yes, I expect them to at least check in on just about every prominent player available (Garrett included). https://t.co/650emLuSTp
Cleveland doesn’t appear to be willing to move Garrett, with a team spokesperson telling Tom Withers of the Associated Press that “we aren’t entertaining trade offers for Myles.”
The Browns are coming off a 3-14 finish in 2024, ending the year tied with the Tennessee Titans for the worst record in the AFC.
Cleveland has made just two playoff appearances since selecting Garrett with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NFL draft and hasn’t advanced beyond the divisional round.
During the regular season, the star defensive end previously discussed his desire to play for a contending team and explained that he wasn’t interested in suiting up for a rebuilding franchise.
“I want to win,” Garrett said, via SI.com’s James Rapien. “I want the Browns to put me and us in a position to win. I’m not trying to rebuild, I’m trying to win right now. There’s gotta be a plan of action and just gotta know where things are going.”
He later revealed that he spoke to the Browns’ front office regarding his stance.
Garrett has consistently wrecked opposing backfields throughout his career, compiling double-digit sack totals in each of the past seven seasons. In 2024, he racked up 14 sacks, 22 tackles for loss, 44 pressures and three forced fumbles.
His 22 percent pass-rush win rate ranked No. 6 among all NFL players last season, per ESPN.com.
While the Browns may not attempt to move on from Garrett, there should still be several opposing front offices inquiring about his availability.
