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Myles Garrett wins ESPY for Best NFL Player after Rams trade

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 11:32 PM

Last updated Jul 15, 2026

Myles Garrett wins ESPY for Best NFL Player after Rams trade

Summary

Myles Garrett won the ESPY award for Best NFL Player on July 15, marking his first award as a member of the Los Angeles Rams. The award follows his impressive previous season with the Cleveland Browns, where he achieved 23 sacks and was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year. Garrett became the first defensive player to win this ESPY honor. The Rams acquired him in a trade that included edge rusher Jared Verse and several draft picks. Fellow nominees included New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and Seattle Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

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By the Numbers

•Myles Garrett won Best NFL Player at the ESPY awards on July 15.
•He recorded 23 sacks in the previous season with the Browns.
•The Rams traded for Garrett, sending Jared Verse and multiple draft picks.
•Garrett is the first defensive player to win this award.
•Other nominees included Maye and Smith-Njigba.

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11:32 PMYahoo Sports — New Rams star Myles Garrett wins ESPY award for 'Best NFL Player'

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Myles Garrett has claimed his first award as a member of the Los Angeles Rams. Garrett won the ESPY for "Best NFL Player" on Wednesday, July 15.
— Yahoo Sports

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