Myles Garrett's 2026 fantasy outlook is elite — but only in IDP leagues. Here's the full picture:
- The trade: Sent from Cleveland to the Rams on June 1 for Jared Verse and a first-round pick. He joins a loaded LA defense alongside Chris Jones on the interior, with an upgraded secondary (McDuffie, Jaylen Watson) behind him. (from the Myles Garrett page)
- The résumé: Coming off a record-setting 2025 (23 sacks — single-season record), two-time DPOY, now 31 years old. He's still at his peak.
- Scheme fit: DC Chris Shula runs the defense. The Rams' Super Bowl odds jumped from +800 to +600 after the trade, meaning more high-leverage pass-rush situations in 2026.
The fantasy catch: In standard PPR/redraft leagues, Myles Garrett has zero value — defensive players don't score. In IDP leagues, he's a top-2 edge rusher off the board. The move from Cleveland's rebuilding team to a win-now Rams squad actually helps: more positive game scripts = more sack opportunities for a game-wrecker playing with a lead.
One thing to watch: the Rams already had a strong pass rush before this trade, so Garrett could see slightly fewer double-teams — which is dangerous for opposing QBs but great for his IDP production.