Rams Finalize Myles Garrett Trade for Jared Verse and 3 Draft Picks
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Updated · NFL.com · Jun 1
Rams Finalize Myles Garrett Trade for Jared Verse and 3 Draft Picks
16 articles · Updated · NFL.com · Jun 1
Los Angeles is finalizing a deal for reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett, sending Jared Verse plus a 2027 first-rounder, 2028 second-rounder and 2029 third-rounder to Cleveland.
Garrett gives the Rams a 23-sack force after a 2025 season in which Byron Young led the team with 12 sacks and the defense too often failed to finish drives despite Matthew Stafford's MVP campaign.
Cleveland's move marks a deeper rebuild: waiting until after June 1 lets the Browns spread Garrett's $41 million dead-cap hit over two seasons, while Verse fits a younger timeline better than the 30-year-old star.
Andrew Berry said Monday that negotiations were active and hoped to close within hours, a sharp turn after the Browns spent the offseason insisting they would not trade the face of the franchise.
The trade extends the Rams' long-running win-now strategy and leaves them with the NFL's reigning MVP and Defensive Player of the Year on the same roster for the first time in league history.
Did the Rams just mortgage their entire future for another Super Bowl?
Can the Browns turn a superstar trade into a winning football team?
The Myles Garrett Blockbuster: Rams Go “All-In” with $41M Commitment as Browns Launch Rebuild
Overview
On June 1, 2026, the NFL was shaken by a blockbuster trade that sent star defensive end Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns to the Los Angeles Rams. This move followed months of anticipation after the Browns modified Garrett’s contract in March, making a summer trade possible. In return, Cleveland received Jared Verse, a young defensive end who had already made a strong impact with the Rams. The trade not only transformed both teams’ futures but also highlighted the Rams’ aggressive push for a championship and the Browns’ shift toward rebuilding with promising new talent.