# Myles Garrett NFL defensive player. Position: **Edge Rusher (EDGE)**. Team: **Los Angeles Rams** (traded from Cleveland Browns on June 1, 2026). ## Quick Facts - **Position:** Edge Rusher (EDGE) - **Team:** Los Angeles Rams (traded June 1, 2026) - **Contract:** ~$160 million (four-time All-Pro, two-time DPOY) ## 2026 Outlook Myles Garrett was traded to the Los Angeles Rams on June 1, 2026 for Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick, and a conditional 2029 third-round pick. The third-rounder can escalate to a first-rounder if the Rams trade Garrett to an AFC North team (Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, or Baltimore) before 2029—an unusual clause inserted by the Browns to prevent a division rival from acquiring him. This trade caps an incredible 2025 season where he set the single-season sack record with 23 sacks—one of the best seasons in NFL history. He holds two NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards and is chasing the record (three total). At age 31 heading into 2026, Garrett joins DC Chris Shula in LA, where the Rams have also traded for cornerback McDuffie and signed Jaylen Watson to upgrade the secondary. Garrett remains an elite pass rusher who transforms any defense he joins. USA Today's analysis of the top 10 NFL trades of the last decade ranks the Garrett deal as the #1 trade, citing "one of the biggest trades in recent memory, but also in league history." The two-time DPOY's impact signaled the Rams are "all-in on trying to win another Super Bowl." The market impact was immediate: Rams odds to win Super Bowl 61 moved from +800 to +600, making them the only team with single-digit championship odds heading into OTAs. Garrett confirmed he'll wear his familiar #95 with LA (per NFL news, live updates: Falcons reportedly make Drake London league's third-highest...). The Rams were already the +800 favorite before the trade, having come off an NFC Championship loss to defending champion Seattle—adding the two-time DPOY and sack leader elevates their championship window significantly. Garrett will pair with edge rusher Chris Jones to anchor a transformed defensive front. Garrett's impact on the Rams defense is immediate and quantifiable. He had 31 quick pressures (under 3 seconds) in 2025, fifth-most in the NFL, compared to 34 combined from the Rams' prior pass rush (Verse, Young). The Rams converted just 18% of pressures to sacks last season (21st in NFL), but Garrett led the league in quick pressure rate and sack conversion, dictating double-teams and freeing up teammates. DC Chris Shula gains a gravity creator who can manipulate offensive protections, similar to how Aaron Donald elevated the secondary by generating instant pressure. (per In trading for Myles Garrett, the Rams just acquired the NFL's biggest defensive cheat code) and (per Top 10 NFL trades of the last decade: Where does Myles Garrett rank?) Garrett's technical dominance becomes clear in his elite metrics: 0.70-second get-off (fastest among 200+ pass rushes), 83 sacks over the last five years (most in NFL), 156 QB hits (most in NFL), 17 run stuffs from edge (second-most behind only Maxx Crosby), and 28 run stops from edge (fourth-most). Pairing him with Chris Young gives the Rams two elite defenders with 50+ pressures each. The Rams' prior pass rush ranked second-slowest in get-off at 0.96 seconds; Garrett's 0.70 mark instantly upgrades LA's ability to reach QBs early and avoid chip blocks (per How does Myles Garrett fit in Rams defense? How All-Pro changes everything). Beyond immediate impact, Garrett has set his sights on a career milestone: breaking Bruce Smith's all-time sack record of 200. Currently at 125.5 sacks (third-most among active players), Garrett needs 74.5 more sacks to eclipse Smith's 23-year-old record. At 30 years old, he's in elite company—only five players in NFL history have recorded 75+ sacks after turning 30. Garrett's contract with the Rams runs through 2030 (five seasons); if he averages 14-15 sacks annually, he'll be within striking distance at age 35. The Rams' improved defense and play-with-a-lead environment should generate more sack opportunities than his Cleveland years, positioning him well to pursue this historic goal. (per Rams' Myles Garrett wants to break an NFL record that has stood for 23 years and he might just pull it off). The trade reflects the Rams' established pattern of aggressive moves when a championship window appears. This organization has repeatedly prioritized immediate star power—previously trading for Matthew Stafford, Jalen Ramsey, and Von Miller—placing a bet that Garrett's elite production now outweighs long-term flexibility. With Super Bowl LXI scheduled at SoFi Stadium, the Rams sent a clear message they believe another Super Bowl run is within reach (per 2026 Defensive MVP Myles Garrett Traded to LA Rams - Respect My Region). **ESPN trade grades—cautionary view:** ESPN graded the Rams a C-, noting while Garrett clearly elevates their 2026 title chances, the cost (Verse, three draft picks) to the 2027-2030 window is "too much to justify." Verse ranked #10 in coaches' surveys post-2025 and carries elite run-stop value—the Rams lose two years of cheap team control on a promising young edge in exchange for maximizing only 2026. ESPN also questioned the Rams' draft strategy (Ty Simpson at #13), arguing Garrett's addition mandates veteran backup QB depth given Matthew Stafford's injury risk. The verdict: Rams are better today (moved Super Bowl odds from +800 to +600) but at a long-term cost (per 2026 NFL offseason trade grades: A.J. Brown, Myles Garrett). ## Role / Depth Chart Defensive edge rusher for the Rams working under DC Chris Shula. Shula is focused on putting Garrett in positions to succeed rather than constraining him to a specific role, comparing his approach to how coaches handle elite players like Michael Jordan or LeBron James—explicitly stating "you're not gonna take Michael Jordan, LeBron, all those guys and pull them out of their comfort zone." Garrett logged reps at outside linebacker during early OTAs but Shula will adapt the 3-4 scheme around Garrett's strengths rather than forcing him into a new mold. Shula's core philosophy is leveraging Garrett's elite pass-rush talents while maintaining the team's defensive principles. (per Rams DC on Myles Garrett adapting to scheme: You don't pull Michael Jordan, LeBron...) His 125.5 career sacks (most among active players) and nine seasons of NFL experience provide leadership and disruptiveness in both pass rush and run defense. The Rams see him as a centerpiece alongside cornerback Trent McDuffie and safety Jaylen Watson—acquisitions that complete a transformed secondary and defensive front designed to compete for a championship. ## Recent News - 2026-06-05 — Ranking the NFL’s Best Defensive Triplets from 32–1 for 2026 (Ranking the NFL’s Best Defensive Triplets from 32–1 for 2026) - 2026-05-15 — Bold Predictions for Every Outcome of Colts' Crucial 2026 Campaign (Bold Predictions for Every Outcome of Colts' Crucial 2026 Campaign) - 2026-05-29 — Why June 1 is a significant date for the NFL and a potential A.J. Brown trade - The... (Why June 1 is a significant date for the NFL and a potential A.J. 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Brown, Myles Garrett) - 2026-06-04 — 2026 NFL offseason: Early trade deadline candidates to move (2026 NFL offseason: Early trade deadline candidates to move) ## Open Questions ## Sources --- Source: https://chatffb.com/players/myles-garrett · ChatFFB — fantasy football answers updated from a live news wiki.