Myles Garrett joins Rams aiming for Super Bowl success
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 11:59 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Defensive end Myles Garrett has been traded to the Los Angeles Rams from the Cleveland Browns ahead of the upcoming NFL season. The deal, finalized on June 1, involves transferring Jared Verse and additional draft picks to Cleveland. Garrett, a two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, intends to address his lack of Super Bowl experience, as he has only reached the playoffs twice in his nine seasons. He cites the Rams’ recent playoff success and strong roster as key factors in his decision to join the team. Garrett aims to solidify his legacy in Los Angeles, where he has family ties and a connection to NBA star LeBron James.
- •Garrett was traded to the Rams on June 1, 2026.
- •He previously played nine seasons with the Browns, reaching the playoffs twice.
- •Garrett set an NFL record with 23 sacks last season.
- •He aims to make an immediate impact as the Rams seek Super Bowl LXI.
- •The Rams have reached the postseason in seven of head coach Sean McVay's nine seasons.
- 11:59 PMYahoo Sports — Myles Garrett sees his trade to the Rams as the path to the postseason success that has eluded him
- 11:37 PMYahoo Sports — From 'Fearsome Foursome' to Aaron Donald, Myles Garrett aims to become a Rams legend
"Short of winning the Super Bowl, Myles Garrett did almost everything a defensive player can do in his first nine seasons in the NFL. Now a member of a Los Angeles Rams team favored to raise the Lombardi Trophy next February, Garrett is ready to fill the one glaring hole in his football resume.
"Myles Garrett is eager to make an immediate impact with the Rams and help them win a Super Bowl title as part of the next stage of his career.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 11:59 PMMyles Garrett sees his trade to the Rams as the path to the postseason success that has eluded him
Short of winning the Super Bowl, Myles Garrett did almost everything a defensive player can do in his first nine seasons in the NFL. Now a member of a Los Angeles Rams team favored to raise the Lombardi Trophy next February, Garrett is ready to fill the one glaring hole in his football resume.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 11:37 PMFrom 'Fearsome Foursome' to Aaron Donald, Myles Garrett aims to become a Rams legend
Myles Garrett is eager to make an immediate impact with the Rams and help them win a Super Bowl title as part of the next stage of his career.
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