Browns add trade clause for Myles Garrett deal with Rams
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 4:02 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The Cleveland Browns have executed a significant trade involving defensive end Myles Garrett, acquiring Jared Verse and draft picks from the Los Angeles Rams. A clause has been inserted that will alter the terms of the trade if the Rams decide to trade Garrett to an AFC North team in the future. If such a trade occurs, the Browns would receive a first-round pick instead of a third-round pick in 2029. This move adds complexity to potential future decisions for the Rams regarding Garrett's status as he approaches the end of his contract in 2030. The strategic structure of the deal suggests the Browns aim to mitigate the risk of facing Garrett twice a season.
- •Browns received DE Jared Verse and multiple draft picks from Rams.
- •Clause changes draft pick from third to first if Garrett is traded to AFC North.
- •Garrett’s contract runs through the 2030 season.
- •Browns aim to avoid facing Garrett in future seasons.
- 4:02 PMYahoo Sports — Browns trade of Myles Garrett to Rams has one wild condition attached
- 3:39 PMYahoo Sports — Browns add huge clause to Myles Garrett trade with Rams, changes future options
"When the league processed the Browns' trade of Myles Garrett, the third round pick was tagged as conditional. And that condition is a wild one.
"Cleveland Browns could see more in Myles Garrett trade, based on an interesting clause, if the LA Rams make future trade
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 4:02 PMBrowns trade of Myles Garrett to Rams has one wild condition attached
When the league processed the Browns' trade of Myles Garrett, the third round pick was tagged as conditional. And that condition is a wild one.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 3:39 PMBrowns add huge clause to Myles Garrett trade with Rams, changes future options
Cleveland Browns could see more in Myles Garrett trade, based on an interesting clause, if the LA Rams make future trade
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