Myles Garrett appears to be serious about leaving Cleveland. Just weeks after officially requesting a trade from the Browns, reports indicate that Garrett is not interested in negotiating an extension with the team. Furthermore, sources have revealed that Garrett and his representatives have “slammed the door” on any contract discussions.
The 2023 AP Defensive Player of the Year and four-time All-Pro expressed earlier this month his desire to play for a contender. However, Browns general manager Andrew Berry stated this week that the team has no intention of trading the star defensive end. “We can’t imagine a situation where not having Myles is best for the Browns,” Berry remarked during the NFL combine.
Head coach Kevin Stefanski also emphasized that Garrett is integral to both the “present” and “future” of the team. Currently, Garrett is under contract with the Browns for two more seasons as part of a five-year, $125 million extension he signed in 2020, although he has no guaranteed money left.
The Browns are coming off a disappointing 3-14 season, their worst since a winless 0-16 campaign in 2017, which was Garrett’s rookie year. Quarterback Deshaun Watson faced significant challenges in 2024 and suffered a torn Achilles that prematurely ended his season. He underwent surgery on his right Achilles in January, raising questions about his availability for the 2025 season.
Throughout his eight-year career, Garrett has made the playoffs twice and has recorded double-digit sacks in seven consecutive seasons, including 14 or more in each of the last four.
