Browns trade Myles Garrett to Rams for Jared Verse and draft picks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 11:19 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The Cleveland Browns have traded Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams, acquiring edge rusher Jared Verse along with a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick, and a 2029 third-round pick in return. Garrett, a future Hall of Famer, has been a cornerstone of the Browns' defense since his 2017 draft. The team felt the timing was right to make this franchise-altering decision. Verse, just 25 years old, is coming off a successful start to his career, including a Defensive Rookie of the Year award and two Pro Bowl selections. Reactions to the trade suggest that while the draft picks might seem underwhelming, adding an established young player like Verse is promising for Cleveland's future plans.
- •Browns acquire Jared Verse and three draft picks from Rams
- •Myles Garrett has been the top defender for the Browns since 2017
- •Verse won Defensive Rookie of the Year and has two Pro Bowl selections
- •Trade reflects Cleveland's current roster strategy
- •Future picks' value depends on the Rams' performance
- 11:19 AMYahoo Sports — Did the Browns get enough in return in the Myles Garrett trade?
"Is the Browns return for Myles Garrett enough to make this trade feel worth it? Jared Verse and 3 picks enough?
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