Myles Garrett traded from Browns to Rams, impacting Patriots' AFC outlook
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 6:01 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Myles Garrett is reportedly being traded from the Cleveland Browns to the Los Angeles Rams, altering the dynamics in the AFC. While the Patriots did not acquire Garrett, his departure means they no longer face a marquee pass rusher in the conference. The trade is expected to reshape the pass-rush and set a new price for elite defensive talents. The Rams reportedly send a star edge rusher, Jared Verse, a first-round pick, and additional assets to Cleveland in this deal. The effects of this trade could inform New England's approach to their roster as they build around young quarterback Drake Maye.
- •Garrett is leaving the AFC, which benefits the Patriots.
- •Los Angeles offered Jared Verse and first-round picks for Garrett.
- •New England focuses on building a competitive roster around Maye.
- •Garrett’s absence creates a shift in the AFC's power dynamics.
- 6:01 PMYahoo Sports — Myles Garrett Reported Trade to Rams just changed Patriots’ AFC outlook in a sneaky big way
"Myles Garrett is reportedly headed to the Rams, and even though the Patriots didn’t land him, the blockbuster still changes New England’s AFC path.
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