Rams acquire Myles Garrett to enhance closing ability on defense
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 2:01 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams have added Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns in a significant trade. This move aims to strengthen the Rams' defensive third-down performance, which was already strong last season. General manager Les Snead acknowledged that while the Rams created challenging situations for opponents, they struggled to finish plays. Garrett, a two-time Defensive Player of the Year, brings the ability to convert pressure into sacks and could be the missing component to complete the defense. With added depth from recent trades, the Rams are pushing for a more formidable defensive unit.
- •Rams traded for Myles Garrett from the Browns this summer.
- •Garrett is a two-time Defensive Player of the Year.
- •Los Angeles' third-down defense ranked eighth in conversion rate at 36.3%.
- •General manager Les Snead emphasized the need for better completion on third downs.
- •The Rams aim for a stronger overall defense with recent roster changes.
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Myles Garrett is more than a disrupter for Rams, he's a closer
"The Rams added a key piece to their defensive puzzle in Myles Garrett that should make converting third downs even harder.
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