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Rams acquire Myles Garrett to bolster defense ahead of 2026 season

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 8:47 PM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Rams acquire Myles Garrett to bolster defense ahead of 2026 season
Summary

The Los Angeles Rams have traded for Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns, adding the 2025 Defensive Player of the Year to their roster. The Rams sent Jared Verse, along with multiple future draft picks, to Cleveland in exchange for Garrett. This acquisition follows the Rams' previous trade for cornerback Trent McDuffie and secures a high-profile pairing with MVP quarterback Matthew Stafford. With both Garrett and Stafford on the team, Los Angeles becomes the first in NFL history to have the league's MVP and Defensive Player of the Year together. The Rams aim for another Super Bowl title in 2026, following their championship run in 2021 at SoFi Stadium.

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  • •Los Angeles Rams acquire Myles Garrett from Cleveland Browns.
  • •Trade includes Jared Verse and multiple future draft picks.
  • •Rams also secured cornerback Trent McDuffie earlier in the offseason.
  • •Matthew Stafford, the 2025 NFL MVP, remains a central figure.
  • •Rams aim for a second Super Bowl win at SoFi Stadium in 2026.
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  • 8:47 PMCBS NFL — All in 2.0: Rams' Myles Garrett trade signals push for second SoFi Super Bowl win; how move fixes big weakness
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Los Angeles' historic pairing of Garrett, the 2025 Defensive Player of the Year, and Matthew Stafford, the 2025 MVP, means they're fully all in once again.

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