Browns Trade Garrett to Rams for Verse, Pick

The blockbuster deal was reported by NFL Network and ESPN, with additional draft compensation still being negotiated. Garrett, 30, signed a four-year, $160 million extension with Cleveland last season but had his contract adjusted earlier in the offseason, seemingly opening the door to a potential move. The Rams, now Super Bowl favorites at +650 odds, have overhauled their defense this offseason, adding cornerback Trent McDuffie and signing Jaylen Watson before acquiring the premier pass rusher.

Garrett, a five-time first-team All-Pro selection, comes off a season where he set the NFL record with 23 sacks and has at least 14 sacks in each of the past five seasons. Verse, the 2024 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, will now take over for Garrett in Cleveland after posting 7.5 sacks, 27 QB hits and three forced fumbles last season. librea.one