Reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year and Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett has requested a trade.
In a statement, Garrett referenced his “desire to win and compete on the biggest stages” and “the ultimate goal of winning a Super Bowl” that led to his decision to request a trade. He also referred to it as “one of the toughest decisions” of his life.
The 29-year-old and five-time Pro Bowler is coming off his seventh straight double-digit sack season, including four straight with 14 or more.
Garrett signed a five-year, $125 million extension with the Browns in 2020, His contract carries salary-cap hits of $19.7 million and $20.4 million in 2025 and 2026, respectively. Garrett is due a roster bonus worth $5 million on the fifth day of the league year on March 16.
The Browns finished last in the AFC North at 3-14 this season, missing the playoffs.
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