Myles Garrett acquires No. 95 jersey from Poona Ford after Rams trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 10:14 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Myles Garrett will retain the No. 95 jersey he has worn throughout his career after joining the Los Angeles Rams. Despite the number being taken by Poona Ford, Garrett revealed that he and Ford negotiated for the jersey, humorously indicating it involved more than a simple exchange. Ford will now wear No. 97, which he had previously at the Seattle Seahawks. This decision was confirmed during Garrett's introductory press conference on June 2, 2026, following his trade from the Cleveland Browns.
- •Myles Garrett trades to Los Angeles Rams from Cleveland Browns
- •Garrett retains No. 95 jersey previously worn by Poona Ford
- •Ford will switch to No. 97, his former Seahawks number
- •Garrett mentioned negotiation process involving 'a couple bucks'
- •Introductory press conference held on June 2, 2026
- 10:14 PMYahoo Sports — Myles Garrett reveals how he got the No. 95 jersey from Poona Ford
"It wasn't a foregone conclusion that Myles Garrett would get the jersey number he's worn his entire career.
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