Browns Unlikely to Trade Myles Garrett

Myles Garrett requested a trade in February but rescinded that demand after signing a four-year, $160 million extension and has remained with the Cleveland Browns, recording 10 sacks through eight games including a franchise-record five-sack performance in a 32–13 loss to the Patriots. Multiple outlets, including ESPN’s Adam Schefter, report there is “no chance” Cleveland will move Garrett before the NFL trade deadline on Nov. 4. Financial and contractual hurdles complicate any deal: Garrett’s large new contract and reported no-trade protections, Cleveland’s commitment to Deshaun Watson, and a widely reported potential dead-cap hit of roughly $68 million make a midseason trade costly. Analysts are split — some say trading him could net multiple first-round picks and long-term flexibility, while others argue it would deeply weaken the team — but the current consensus is Garrett will stay through the deadline even as debate over his long-term future continues into the offseason.