Rams acquire Myles Garrett from Browns for Jared Verse and draft picks

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Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Rams acquire Myles Garrett from Browns for Jared Verse and draft picks
Summary

The Los Angeles Rams completed a major trade on June 1, acquiring Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns. The deal sends defensive end Jared Verse and three draft picks, including a first-round selection in 2027, to Cleveland. This move improves the Rams' defense significantly, addressing their struggles from the previous season. Garrett, a two-time Defensive Player of the Year, joins a team poised for another Super Bowl run. As a result, several Rams players and coaches gain advantages, while Verse faces a challenging situation in Cleveland.

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  • Rams acquire Myles Garrett for Jared Verse and three draft picks.
  • Garrett is expected to enhance the Rams' defensive performance.
  • Jared Verse transitions from a Super Bowl contender to a struggling team.
  • Rams' defensive coordinator Chris Shula may get head coaching opportunities.
  • Garrett waived his no-trade clause to join the Rams.
Latest Updates
  • 9:26 PMYahoo SportsMyles Garrett Trade Winners and Losers: Aaron Rodgers, Steelers Should Love Browns-Rams Deal
  • 8:45 PMYahoo SportsWinners and losers of Rams' trade for Myles Garrett
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Myles Garrett is an obvious winner, but who else benefits from the blockbuster deal to the Rams, and who ends up on the losing end?

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Matthew Stafford and Chris Shula are among the winners of this deal, but Jared Verse suffers a painful move from LA to Cleveland.

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