If you were hoping for a Myles Garrett trade bombshell, sorry to disappoint. Nothing. Zero movement. The Browns are holding their ground, and Garrett is still standing firm on his request. Meanwhile, the NFL world is watching, waiting, and wondering—what’s the endgame here? One league evaluator summed it up perfectly: “There is no way they are going to trade that guy. They would be crazy to.” And yet, here we are, still talking about it.
Timing is everything in the NFL, and Garrett’s trade request came right as Super Bowl LIX put elite pass rushers on full display. If that game proved anything, it’s that you just can never sleep on your game-wrecking defensive star. Cleveland knows that. That’s why GM Andrew Berry isn’t budging.
As Adam Schefter put it on The Pat McAfee Show, “Andrew Berry is adamant on not moving Myles Garrett… Right now he doesn’t seem willing to do that.” Translation? If a team wants Garrett, they better back up the Brinks truck in draft picks and cap space.
“Andrew Berry is adamant on not moving Myles Garrett..
I think it would be up to some team to offer them enough to get him to change his mind..
Right now he doesn’t seem willing to do that”@AdamSchefter #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/J51T7VoV12
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) February 10, 2025
But here’s where it gets tricky. Garrett isn’t just a top pass rusher; he’s historically elite. Per Pro Football Reference, he’s one of just 16 defensive linemen in NFL history with at least four first-team All-Pro selections from Year 4 to Year 8. And guess what? Most of those guys saw their production dip after Year 8. But Garrett? He’s still in his prime. If he plays his cards right, his earning power right now might be the highest it’ll ever be.
That’s why money is the real elephant in the room. Garrett has two years left on his contract—but none of that money is guaranteed. That’s a problem for any star player, especially one who knows his worth. If Cleveland won’t extend him, does he really want to spend the back half of his prime waiting for the Deshaun Watson saga to resolve itself? The Browns are talented, but their timeline is… murky at best. And Garrett? He doesn’t seem interested in waiting around.
So, what happens next? For now, Cleveland stays firm. Garrett keeps pushing. Some team might get desperate enough to make an offer that changes everything. But one thing is clear—if Myles Garrett does get traded, it won’t be cheap. And it sure won’t be easy.
Lamar Jackson is a keen observer of Myles Garrett
The Ravens’ season ended with a thud—another playoff exit, this time courtesy of the Bills. It was the same old story: a strong regular season, a promising turnaround, but when it mattered most, Baltimore couldn’t seal the deal. So, what’s next? One area they need to address is edge rusher. And guess who just requested a trade? Myles Garrett. When a fan posted an edit of Garrett in a Ravens jersey, Lamar Jackson wasted no time endorsing it with a repost.
Now, let’s be real—Garrett landing in Baltimore is about as likely as the Browns handing over their playbook to the Steelers. Cleveland isn’t sending their best defender to a division rival, no matter how much Jackson might like the idea. But that doesn’t change the fact that the Ravens need a game-wrecker off the edge. Their current pass-rush group is solid but lacks that one dominant force who can swing a playoff game. And Garrett? He’s exactly that kind of player.
The problem? The Browns aren’t budging. GM Andrew Berry made it crystal clear: “We feel really good about Myles obviously as a big piece of our future. We envision him going from Cleveland to Canton when his career is over.” Translation? Don’t hold your breath. Not only is Garrett under contract through 2026, but Berry also hinted at a third contract to keep him in Cleveland long-term. So unless something drastic happens, the Ravens will have to look elsewhere.
But here’s the real issue: Garrett’s frustration isn’t just about his contract—it’s about winning. The Browns have a major quarterback problem, and Deshaun Watson’s situation only makes things worse. With his Achilles injury requiring a second surgery, Watson’s future in Cleveland is murky at best. If the Browns don’t fix their QB situation fast, Garrett might decide he’s had enough waiting around. And if that happens? Baltimore—and the rest of the NFL—will be watching closely.
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