Reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett sent shockwaves through the NFL on Monday morning as he formally requested a trade from the Cleveland Browns in an emotional statement.
Here's a look at the letter he penned—as shared by NFL insider Ian Rapoport:
wrote Garrett. "
he continued.
As recently as last Tuesday, Browns general manager Andrew Berry relayed the organization's plans to try and keep Garrett in Cleveland until he retires.
"We're looking forward to him being on the field," said Berry last week via the team's website. "Like I said in my [early January] press conference, we envision him going from Cleveland to Canton when his career is over… I think you can assume that we do anticipate at some point doing a third contract with Myles. We want him to retire here."
Garrett clearly sees it differently—even using Berry's moniker in his own statement.
The 29-year-old was selected with the No. 1 overall pick by the Browns in the 2017 NFL draft and—despite the team going just 53-78-1 in that span—Garrett has made his mark over the last eight seasons. He's a four-time first-team All-Pro, a two-time second-team All-Pro, a six-time Pro Bowler, and was named the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year in 2023.
