The NFL’s reigning Defensive Player of the Year could soon be on the move. According to a recent report, the Cleveland Browns may explore trading Myles Garrett after June 1. Waiting until after that date would give Cleveland greater financial flexibility and allow the team to avoid significant contract accelerations.
Garrett requested a trade in 2025, but the Browns understandably refused. Instead, they handed him a then-record-setting contract extension in hopes of ending the standoff. While that move bought time, it never appeared to be a long-term solution.
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In fact, Garrett may have based his decision to stay on promises that never materialized. During offseason interviews last year, he referenced conversations with the Browns about their plans at quarterback and the organization’s vision for competing. Fast forward to today, and Cleveland still lacks a clear answer under center. The Browns remain far from contention, and it’s time for the franchise to do right by its superstar.
There will never be another Myles Garrett. His rare combination of size, strength, speed, and athleticism made him the first overall pick, and he has more than justified that selection. Garrett has delivered everything the Browns could have asked for from a franchise cornerstone.
Now it’s Cleveland’s turn to return the favor. Trade Garrett to a contender and begin rebuilding with the draft capital and assets acquired in return.