Browns trade Myles Garrett to Chargers for draft picks and young pass rusher

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Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Browns trade Myles Garrett to Chargers for draft picks and young pass rusher
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The Cleveland Browns have traded star pass rusher Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Chargers. General Manager Andrew Berry, speaking at a press conference, indicated the move surprised even him, as trading Garrett was not initially part of the team's offseason plan. The Browns received young pass rusher Jared Verse, along with a first-round pick in 2027, a second-round pick in 2028, and a third-round pick in 2029. Berry noted that this unexpected opportunity was too significant to refuse, emphasizing the importance of both immediate and long-term goals in the trade.

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  • Browns trade Myles Garrett to Chargers on June 1, 2026
  • Browns receive Jared Verse and three draft picks
  • Berry confirms trade was unexpected and not planned
  • Garrett was the 2020 Defensive Player of the Year
  • Cleveland now focuses on rebuilding with draft capital
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  • 4:36 PMYahoo Sports‘Opportunity was too great’: Browns GM was ‘not expecting’ to trade Myles Garrett
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On Monday evening, news broke that the Cleveland Browns were trading superstar pass rusher Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Chargers in a blockbuster deal that shocked the NFL world. Apparently, the trade even came as a bit of a surprise to the guy who helped put it together. During his press conference on Tuesday…

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