Mason Rudolph welcomes trade of Myles Garrett out of AFC North
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 11:35 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph publicly expressed relief regarding the departure of defensive end Myles Garrett from the AFC North. The Cleveland Browns traded Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in June, moving the pass rusher to the NFC West. Rudolph, who experienced a high-profile altercation involving Garrett in 2019, confirmed his stance during an appearance on the Not Just Football podcast. The quarterback noted that his teammates, including offensive linemen and coaching staff, view the division as more manageable without Garrett’s presence. While Garrett recorded 125.5 sacks during his tenure in Cleveland, the Browns acquired defensive end Jared Verse as part of the trade package from Los Angeles. The Pittsburgh roster must now prepare to face the new defensive personnel in Cleveland as the 2026 season begins.
- •Myles Garrett left the Cleveland Browns for the Los Angeles Rams in June.
- •Mason Rudolph identified the departure as a positive shift for Pittsburgh’s offensive protection.
- •Garrett and Rudolph were involved in a notable 2019 on-field helmet incident.
- •The Cleveland Browns received two-time Pro Bowl defensive end Jared Verse in the trade.
- •Garrett finished his Cleveland career with 125.5 sacks across 134 appearances.
- 11:35 PMYahoo Sports — Myles Garrett’s AFC North Exit Celebrated by Player He Has Ugly History With
"Teams in the AFC North can breathe easier in the 2026 NFL season, especially opposing quarterbacks of the Cleveland Browns, following the departure of Myles Garrett in the offseason. Garrett is now in the NFC West after the Browns shockingly traded him to the Los Angeles Rams in June. For years, Garrett terrorized opposing offenses […] The post Myles Garrett’s AFC North Exit Celebrated by Player He Has Ugly History With appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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