To be clear, it's not that Verse is taking over Garrett's role in some ambiguous way — the Browns traded Myles Garrett to the Rams on June 1, 2026, and Jared Verse was the headliner coming back in the deal (along with a 2027 1st, 2028 2nd, and conditional 2029 3rd). So Verse is literally the Browns' new edge rusher, and Garrett is now a Ram.
Here's what it means for both sides:
For Garrett: He's all-in on a Super Bowl run. At age 31, coming off a record-setting 23-sack season, he was traded to the Rams — who were already NFC favorites and became even bigger ones (+600 Super Bowl odds, the only team in single digits). He'll pair with Chris Jones on a defense that also added Trent McDuffie. The Rams are "win now," and Garrett is the centerpiece of that push (from the Myles Garrett page).
For the Browns: It's a full rebuild. Verse becomes a cornerstone at age 25 with All-Pro potential, and the extra picks stockpile capital for a QB search in 2027. As one analyst on the Mayo Media Network put it, the trade felt like "a win on both sides because Cleveland's not going anywhere" — they weren't competing now, so flipping a 31-year-old legend for a young star and draft assets makes sense. .
Bottom line: Garrett's status with the Browns is over. He's a Ram. Cleveland is now building around Verse, Todd Monken's offense, and a future QB.