Why did Myles Garrett get traded to Rams?

Myles Garrett’s move to Los Angeles reshapes the AFC North

The Cleveland Browns traded two-time Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in a blockbuster deal that quickly became one of the biggest NFL headlines of the offseason. The Rams acquired Garrett in exchange for linebacker Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-rounder, and a 2029 third-round pick, with additional compensation included per the teams’ confirmations.

What happened

The deal officially landed on June 1, closing Garrett’s nine-season run in Cleveland. Coverage around the trade indicates the Browns were willing to part with a franchise-level pass rusher at a time when the cost of building around aging talent is high, while Los Angeles used Garrett’s arrival as a statement of intent—pairing him with a roster built to contend now.

Why it matters

• For the Rams: Trading for Garrett adds another disruptive front-end presence for an offense designed to create predictable passing situations. It’s a win-now upgrade that signals Los Angeles wants immediate Super Bowl-level results.
• For the Browns: The return is heavy on draft capital (a future first plus additional picks), suggesting Cleveland is prioritizing long-term roster flexibility over keeping a premium player.
• For the AFC North: Garrett’s departure changes the competitive calculus for every division opponent that previously had to game-plan against him.

The trade also triggered immediate fan and player reactions, including Garrett’s farewell messaging to Browns supporters as his Cleveland tenure ended.