Bucs to face Myles Garrett in Week 17 after trade to Rams

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Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Bucs to face Myles Garrett in Week 17 after trade to Rams
Summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will play Myles Garrett in Week 17 of the 2026 NFL season after his trade from the Cleveland Browns to the Los Angeles Rams. This matchup changes from an earlier scheduled encounter in Week 2. Tampa Bay will face Garrett as part of a formidable Rams defense vying for playoff positioning. Garrett is recognized as an elite pass rusher, posing significant challenges to the Buccaneers' offensive line and quarterback Baker Mayfield. The game could have major implications for playoff seeding as both teams compete for postseason spots.

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  • •Myles Garrett traded to the Los Angeles Rams from the Cleveland Browns
  • •Bucs and Rams will meet in Week 17 of the 2026 season
  • •The original matchup was scheduled for Week 2
  • •Game may be critical for postseason seeding in the NFC
  • •Garrett remains a top pass rusher, challenging Tampa Bay's protection
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  • 2:55 AMYahoo Sports — Bucs still get to face Myles Garrett in 2026, just later in the year
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The Bucs seemingly cannot escape having to play Myles Garrett despite him being traded.

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