Cleveland Browns and Myles Garrett Finalize Major Contract Extension Amid Trade Speculations

Cleveland Browns and Myles Garrett Finalize Major Contract Extension Amid Trade Speculations

The tension surrounding Myles Garrett, the Cleveland Browns’ six-time Pro Bowler, has significantly eased this week. Reports from ESPN confirm that Garrett and the Browns have finalized a substantial contract extension, solidifying his place with the team for the foreseeable future.

This new agreement comes with remarkable financial terms, featuring over $123 million in guaranteed money. Furthermore, Garrett will receive an impressive average annual salary of $40 million, marking it as the highest remuneration paid to a non-quarterback in NFL history. While the Browns have not disclosed the specific financial details of the agreement, they did announce that the contract spans over four years.

If Garrett fulfills the entire term of this extension, he will don the Browns’ uniform through the 2030 season. Sources indicate that this new contract includes a no-trade clause, ensuring Garrett’s commitment to the franchise.

Recent Trade Request and Tensions

This agreement comes merely two days after Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam chose to forgo a meeting with Garrett regarding his prior trade request. Garrett had expressed a desire to be relocated to another team and wanted to engage directly with Haslam about his intentions. Instead, he was directed to Browns general manager Andrew Barry.

In his trade request, Garrett voiced a preference for joining a team with strong championship aspirations. “The goal was never to go from Cleveland to Canton; it has always been to compete for and win a Super Bowl,” Garrett explained in a statement that reflected his competitive spirit and ambitions.

Diving deeper into his sentiments, Garrett reiterated that his aspirations currently do not align with the direction of the Browns organization. He emphasized his desire to win big games and secure a Lombardi trophy, which he felt had not been within reach during his time with the Browns.

Garrett’s commitment to elevating his professional career was palpable when he stated, “I have a lot of love for Cleveland, but it’s always for me been about competing for championships, winning those big games and winning Lombardis.” His aspirations have grown particularly pressing following a disappointing 3-14 record for the Browns last season.

Browns Stand Strong on Garrett’s Future