Rams make history with Myles Garrett and Matthew Stafford on roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 6:53 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams have assembled a historic team with the addition of Myles Garrett, traded from the Cleveland Browns. This marks the first time an NFL team will have both the reigning MVP, Matthew Stafford, and the Defensive Player of the Year, Garrett, on the same roster. Stafford secured his MVP title after leading the NFL in passing yards and touchdowns last season. Despite earlier uncertainty about his future due to a back issue, Stafford confirmed his intention to play moving forward. With Garrett now joining a strong defensive lineup, the Rams are poised to enhance their defensive strength significantly.
- •Myles Garrett traded to the Rams from the Browns.
- •Matthew Stafford won MVP after leading the NFL in passing yards and touchdowns.
- •This is the first instance of the MVP and DPOY on the same team.
- •Garrett adds to an already strong Rams defensive front.
- •Stafford confirmed his intention to play despite previous uncertainties.
- 11:40 AMYahoo Sports — Rams are first team with reigning MVP QB and reigning Defensive Player of the Year
- 6:53 PMYahoo Sports — Rams to make NFL history with Myles Garrett and Matthew Stafford on same team
"With reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett joining reigning league MVP Matthew Stafford, the 2026 Rams will occupy a unique place in NFL history.
"The Rams are the first team ever to have the reigning MVP and Defensive Player of the Year on the same roster.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 11:40 AMRams are first team with reigning MVP QB and reigning Defensive Player of the Year
With reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett joining reigning league MVP Matthew Stafford, the 2026 Rams will occupy a unique place in NFL history.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 6:53 PMRams to make NFL history with Myles Garrett and Matthew Stafford on same team
The Rams are the first team ever to have the reigning MVP and Defensive Player of the Year on the same roster.
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