Myles Garrett Takes Effective 10% Pay Cut on $179 Million Rams Deal
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Updated · NBC Sports · Jun 7
Myles Garrett Takes Effective 10% Pay Cut on $179 Million Rams Deal
3 articles · Updated · NBC Sports · Jun 7
Summary
$179 million over 2026-2030 stayed unchanged after Garrett’s trade from Cleveland to Los Angeles, leaving his new Rams contract with no added money despite a higher tax bill.
California’s 13.3% state income tax versus Ohio’s 3.125% means Garrett will effectively keep less of the same gross pay, with about half his games at home and bonus money typically taxed where the team plays.
The deal does raise Garrett’s 2026 pay to $37 million from $30.5 million, but total compensation over the next five years and first three years remains the same.
Because Garrett had a no-trade clause, he could have sought extra money to offset the move; instead, the unchanged terms suggest he prioritized a fresh start with a contender over millions in after-tax income.