Rams Land Myles Garrett in $37 Million Rework as Jason McCourty Calls Them NFL's Best
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 4
Rams Land Myles Garrett in $37 Million Rework as Jason McCourty Calls Them NFL's Best
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 4
Summary
Jason McCourty said Los Angeles is "absolutely" the NFL's best team after the Rams acquired reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett from Cleveland.
The trade cost the Rams Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-rounder and a 2029 third-rounder, underscoring how aggressively they pushed for Garrett.
Garrett's contract was reworked to pay him about $37 million in 2026, up from $31.5 million, by pushing back guarantee vesting dates and converting some option bonuses.
The endorsement rests on Garrett's production and the Rams' broader roster: he posted a record 23 sacks and 33 tackles for loss last season, while Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua and Davante Adams headline the offense.
The move has also fueled speculation about an Aaron Donald return, which would further strengthen Los Angeles' Super Bowl outlook.