Browns trade Myles Garrett to Rams for Jared Verse and draft picks

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Browns trade Myles Garrett to Rams for Jared Verse and draft picks
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The Cleveland Browns have traded Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for edge rusher Jared Verse and draft capital. Garrett, widely considered the top defender in the league, is heading to Los Angeles while Verse, a 25-year-old two-time Pro Bowler, joins the Browns. The trade saves Cleveland approximately $30 million and includes a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second, and a 2029 third. Verse, drafted 19th overall in 2024, won the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award and recorded 7.5 sacks in 2025. He is expected to fill a key role in the Browns’ defense as the team reshapes its roster.

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  • Myles Garrett traded to Rams in a blockbuster deal.
  • Jared Verse joins the Browns as a key acquisition.
  • Garrett's move saves Browns around $30 million in salary cap space.
  • Verse has earned Pro Bowl selections in his first two NFL seasons.
  • Browns receive multiple draft picks in addition to Verse.
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With Myles Garrett being shipped off to Los Angeles, Jared Verse is now headed to Cleveland. Here are all of the details on the Browns' newest addition.

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The Browns traded Myles Garrett for Jared Verse and picks. Learn about the young Pro Bowler replacing a franchise legend.

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Cleveland Browns focused on adding Jared Verse when trading Myles Garrett. Everything you need to know about Verse, here

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