Rams trade for Myles Garrett enhances NFL's 2026 primetime appeal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams have acquired Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns, bolstering their defense ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Coming off a 12-5 record and playoff aspirations, the Rams are positioned as a compelling team, now scheduled for seven primetime games. This places them among the franchises with the most highlighted matchups this season, increasing their national visibility. Garrett’s addition enhances their status as Super Bowl contenders and adds a prominent player to their roster, raising expectations for their performances in primetime slots.
- •Rams traded for Myles Garrett, a two-time Defensive Player of the Year.
- •They finished the previous season with a 12-5 record, falling short of the Super Bowl.
- •Los Angeles will play seven primetime games this season, tied for the most.
- •Myles Garrett addresses a major defensive need for the Rams.
- •Browns have only one primetime game scheduled this season.
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Rams’ Myles Garrett trade works out very well for NFL’s 2026 primetime schedule
"The NFL expected the Los Angeles Rams to be a team that America would be interested in watching this season. And that was before they traded for arguably the best defensive player in the game. Coming off a 12-5 season that ended one game short of a Super Bowl appearance, the Rams are among a…
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