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Rams acquire Myles Garrett in blockbuster trade with Browns

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Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Rams acquire Myles Garrett in blockbuster trade with Browns

Summary

The Los Angeles Rams have completed a trade to acquire edge rusher Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns, sending three draft picks and Jared Verse in return. Garrett, the No. 1 overall pick in 2017, has a storied career with impressive statistics, including 125.5 career sacks, the second-most in history for a player in their first nine NFL seasons. His consistent high performance includes eight consecutive seasons with 10 or more sacks. The trade reflects the Rams’ ambition to bolster their defense ahead of the upcoming season, placing Garrett alongside other leading defenders in the league.

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By the Numbers

•Garrett has 125.5 sacks in nine NFL seasons, second only to Reggie White.
•He recorded 13 sacks in a four-game span last season, setting an NFL record.
•Garrett's three seasons with 15+ sacks rank third all-time.
•He has averaged 0.95 sacks per game, the highest since 1982.
•Garrett matches the total number of Rams players with 10-sack seasons since 2016.

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What they're saying

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New Rams edge rusher Myles Garrett has put up some incredible numbers in his career, which is why he's already on a Hall of Fame trajectory.
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