Browns Leave Myles Garrett's 2026 Status Unclear After 23-Sack Season

2 articles · Updated · NBC Sports · Jun 1

Todd Monken said he was never assured Myles Garrett would be on Cleveland’s roster in 2026, adding the star edge rusher is evaluated like any other player.
Trade talk intensified after the Browns adjusted Garrett’s contract language to make a move easier, while Garrett has not spoken with Monken since the coach was hired in January.
Garrett, 30, typically skips the Browns’ offseason program, but the timing has drawn extra scrutiny because he requested a trade in the 2025 offseason before re-signing.
His uncertain status stands out after a dominant year in which he set Cleveland’s single-season record with 23.0 sacks, led the NFL in sacks and posted 33 tackles for loss.

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