The Myles Garrett trade saga continues to be one of the hottest topics of the NFL offseason, but for now, it seems like the Cleveland Browns aren’t budging. Despite Garrett’s public request to be traded in pursuit of a Super Bowl, multiple NFL insiders suggest that the Browns have no interest in moving their star defensive end.
A few weeks ago, Garrett made it clear that while he appreciates his time in Cleveland, his ultimate goal is to compete for championships.
“While I’ve loved calling this city my home, my desire to win and compete on the biggest stages won’t allow me to be complacent,” Garrett stated. “The goal was never to go from Cleveland to Canton, it has always been to compete for and win a Super Bowl. With that in mind, I have requested to be traded from the Cleveland Browns.”
However, according to NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah, the Browns aren’t entertaining the idea of letting him go.
“Everything in talking to people as of late around the league, the expectation is, ‘No, they’re not going to move him. He’s not going to go anywhere.’ We’ll see what happens,” Jeremiah said during a recent conference call.
That doesn’t mean teams won’t try, though. Jeremiah also noted that if any team should push aggressively for Garrett, it’s the Detroit Lions.
“Detroit has the roster that’s ready to win right now, ready to win a championship. That could be a finishing piece,” Jeremiah explained. “I would be willing to be pretty aggressive if I were Brad Holmes on that front knowing that that could bring a parade to my city.”
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler echoed similar sentiments, saying that while teams may inquire, the Browns remain firm in their stance.
“The stance is still hard no. I checked on that this morning,” Fowler said. “They have no plans to trade him. That’s been their sentiment since he made the trade request a few weeks ago. Teams are going to try, but I was actually told that not a lot of teams have inquired so far, in part because they know the answer is ‘no’ right now.”
From a financial standpoint, trading Garrett would be a tough pill for the Browns to swallow. His current cap hit stands at $19.7 million, but a trade would leave Cleveland with a $36.2 million dead cap hit. Even with a post-June 1 designation, it would still cost the Browns $14.8 million in 2025, with another $21.4 million hitting in 2026. Factor in that any trade happening after June 1 would mean draft picks coming in 2026 or later, and it’s clear why Cleveland is holding firm.
Of course, things could change. If Garrett decides to hold out or put more pressure on the organization, the Browns might have to reconsider. But for now, all signs point to them keeping their defensive cornerstone in place.
Lions fans hoping to see Garrett in Honolulu Blue shouldn’t hold their breath—at least not yet. But with Detroit in win-now mode, you can bet that if there’s any chance of a deal materializing, Brad Holmes will be ready to pounce.
Expectation is Myles Garrett Won’t Be Moved, Says Daniel Jeremiah
