The NFL landscape shifts as the Los Angeles Rams reportedly acquire Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns for Jared Verse and multiple draft picks.
UNREAL: Cleveland Browns TRADE AWAY Myles Garrett
This video provides instant analysis and discussion regarding the roster impact and draft compensation involved in sending the Defensive Player of the Year to Los Angeles.
Rams Go All-In, Acquire Myles Garrett from Browns
The Los Angeles Rams are once again proving they are willing to push their chips to the center of the table. According to a bombshell report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero, and Adam Schefter, the Cleveland Browns are finalizing a massive trade that will send Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to Los Angeles.
Full trade terms, per ESPN sources:
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 1, 2026
🏈Rams receive: Myles Garrett
🏈Browns receive: Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 2nd and a 2029 3rd. https://t.co/3WdPta3vrz pic.twitter.com/mXq3tUEhdt
In exchange for the superstar pass rusher, the Browns will receive promising edge rusher Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, and additional future draft capital. Rumors surrounding Garrett’s future in Cleveland had been swirling after he missed recent OTAs and the Browns delayed a bonus in his contract. Cleveland General Manager Andrew Berry recently acknowledged that trade conversations were underway, though noting nothing was finalized at the time.
This blockbuster move arms the Rams with one of the most dominant defensive forces in NFL history as they seek to maximize quarterback Matthew Stafford’s remaining championship window. Meanwhile, the Browns secure an ascending star in Verse—who is still on a highly favorable rookie contract—along with valuable future draft assets to help retool their roster.
The Reaction on Reddit
In the r/nfl Reddit thread discussing the breaking news, the community exploded with disbelief that the Rams successfully pulled off another massive acquisition, seemingly reviving the franchise’s famous “F them picks” roster-building strategy. Much of the conversation centered around the sheer terror felt by NFC West rivals—particularly Cardinals fans—who lamented having to face a Rams defensive front featuring Garrett. Users heavily debated how Los Angeles will manage their salary cap moving forward with upcoming extensions like Puka Nacua’s. Conversely, many commenters praised the Browns for securing a king’s ransom, noting that landing a proven young talent like Jared Verse softens the blow of losing their franchise cornerstone.
A Look Back: Myles Garrett vs. Jared Verse Through Their First Two Years
With recent buzz surrounding these two pass rushers, it’s interesting to look back and see exactly how Myles Garrett and Jared Verse stacked up against each other during the first two years of their NFL careers.
Here is a breakdown of their stats and accolades through that initial two-season window:
The Raw Stats
- Games Played: Verse logged more field time early on, playing 34 games compared to Garrett’s 27.
- Tackles: Verse leads significantly in total tackles with 124 (3.65 per game) compared to Garrett’s 75 (2.78 per game).
- Sacks: Garrett was far more productive at bringing down the quarterback, racking up 20.5 sacks (0.76 per game) versus Verse’s 12.0 (0.35 per game).
- Tackles for Loss (TFL): They are nearly identical in totals, with Verse at 22 and Garrett at 21, though Garrett’s per-game rate was slightly higher (0.78 vs. 0.65).
- QB Hits: Garrett held a slight edge with 47 (1.74 per game) compared to Verse’s 45 (1.32 per game).
- Forced Fumbles (FF): Nearly a dead heat. Verse forced 5 (0.147 per game) and Garrett forced 4 (0.148 per game).
Accolades & Value
- Pro Bowls: Verse earned 2 Pro Bowl nods in his first two years, while Garrett had 1.
- All-Pro: Garrett secured one Second-Team All-Pro (AP2) selection; Verse had none. Neither secured a First-Team (AP1) spot in this timeframe.
- Defensive Rookie of the Year (DROY): Verse won DROY, an award Garrett did not capture in his rookie season.
- Approximate Value (AV): Verse holds a slight edge in AV at 22 compared to Garrett’s 18.
The Takeaway
The numbers show two different styles of early-career dominance. Verse played more games, racked up significantly more tackles, and took home DROY alongside two early Pro Bowls. On the other hand, Garrett was a much more efficient pure pass-rusher right out of the gate, doubling Verse’s per-game sack production and securing an All-Pro nod.
What do you think of their early career trajectories when compared side-by-side?
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