The Rams are finalizing a trade for record-breaking Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, multiple sources reported Monday.
The Browns will receive two-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Jared Verse, a first round pick in next year’s NFL draft and other draft compensation yet to be specified, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.
Garrett, 30, set the NFL’s single-season record for sacks last year with 23, and was voted the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year for the second time.
He has recorded 10 or more sacks for eight consecutive seasons, and has 125.5 career sacks.
Garrett has played his entire nine-season career in Cleveland, and signed a four-year, $160 million contract extension last offseason that included a no-trade clause. He will agree to waive that clause to accommodate a move to Los Angeles, according to the reports.
Verse was the Rams’ first-round pick in 2024 and has 12 sacks in his two seasons, including 7.5 last season.
The move would give the Rams a dominating presence on the defensive line, recalling their 10-season run with defensive tackle Aaron Donald, who led them to a Super Bowl victory in February 2022 at SoFi Stadium. This season’s Super Bowl will also be played at SoFi Stadium.
The Rams came close to a Super Bowl appearance last season, but fell short in the NFC Championship Game, losing to the Seattle Seahawks, 31-27.
The team had not confirmed the deal as of midday Monday, but ESPN reported that Garrett would likely to fly to Los Angeles on Tuesday night.