Browns GM comments on reported Myles Garrett trade to Rams

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Browns GM comments on reported Myles Garrett trade to Rams
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Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry addressed the reported trade involving edge rusher Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams on June 1, 2026. Berry stated that while discussions are ongoing, the deal is not yet finalized. The trade would send Garrett, a two-time defensive player of the year, to the Rams in exchange for Jared Verse, a first-round pick, and additional draft compensation. The context for this deal includes Garrett's previous trade request in February 2025 and his recent contract reworking, suggesting the Browns may be shifting into a rebuilding phase. Berry indicated more updates could come soon, possibly as early as the next day.

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  • Berry confirms ongoing trade discussions for Myles Garrett.
  • Deal would send Garrett to Rams for Jared Verse and draft picks.
  • No finalization on the trade as of June 1, 2026.
  • Garrett requested a trade in February 2025, re-signed in March.
  • Browns appear to be entering a rebuilding phase following Garrett's situation.
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One of the biggest trades of the offseason took place on June 1 when the general manager of the Browns, Andrew Berry, announced in the press conference that the organization is ready to move forward with the trade of one of Cleveland’s best players, Myles Garrett, to the Los Angeles Rams. Myles has always been […] The post ‘It Wasn’t Something That We Anticipated’: Browns GM Andrew Berry Spills the Beans on Trade Rumors Surrounding Myles Garrett appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

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Andrew Berry echoed the thoughts of many Cleveland Browns fans when he said he did not expect a news conference discussing a Myles Garrett trade this spring. The Rams first approached the Browns before the draft when Garrett agreed to modify his contract and defer option payments over the 2026-28 seasons.

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Andrew Berry says Myles Garrett was not left in the dark before the Cleveland Browns finalized his trade to the Los Angeles Rams. The deal stunned fans because Garrett had been the face of Cleveland’s defense and the kind of player most assumed would only leave in an extreme scenario.

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