Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett has sat down with Rich Eisen to discuss his decision to request a trade from the team. A four-time All-Pro and 2023 Defensive Player of the Year, Garrett wants to move on from the team that drafted him No. 1 overall in 2017.
Garrett cited a desire to distance himself emotionally after the season and spoke with family members about their feelings on the decision. He expressed his love for Cleveland but emphasized his need to compete for championships and win Super Bowls. The Browns superstar believes he can’t achieve this with the current team, citing a mismatch in goals between himself and the organization.
Garrett is not aligned with the Browns’ key decision-makers regarding the team’s future plans, which may make a prolonged staredown likely. The Browns will continue to field calls and try to convince Garrett to change his mind, but it appears unlikely at this point. With over a month left before the start of the new league year, teams have time to explore trade options for the talented defender.
Garrett’s request is driven by his desire to play on a championship contender, rather than securing a new mega-contract from the Browns. The team’s salary-cap issues and dead money would only increase the asking price, making it challenging to secure a trade. As teams begin to take notice of Garrett’s availability, it remains to be seen which ones will emerge as interested parties.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6116575/2025/02/05/myles-garrett-cleveland-browns-trade-request-interview