Cleveland Browns trade Myles Garrett to Los Angeles Rams for draft picks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 9:15 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The Cleveland Browns traded defensive end Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams on June 2, 2026. In exchange, the Browns received rising star Jared Verse and three draft picks, including a first-round selection in 2027. This trade highlights the Browns' ongoing struggles and reflects their tumultuous history with player transactions. Garrett, a three-time Defensive Player of the Year and the record-holder for the most sacks in a single season, was seen as a generational talent. The Rams, seeking to bolster their defense, continue to pursue Super Bowl success.
- •Myles Garrett was traded to the Rams on June 2, 2026.
- •The Browns received Jared Verse and three draft picks in the deal.
- •Garrett holds the NFL record for most sacks in a season with 23.
- •Transaction highlights the Browns' history of management issues.
- •The Rams strengthen their defense while chasing another Super Bowl.
- 9:15 AMYahoo Sports — Trade Myles Garrett? The Cleveland Browns are nuts. And suckers | Opinion
"The bombshell deal that sent the NFL's top defender to the Rams is the latest example of the Browns ineptitude. Columnist Jarrett Bell explains.
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