The saga between Myles Garrett and the Browns has come to a profitable finish.
The celebrity defensive finish inked a four-year extension on Sunday.
The deal averages $40 million per yr and included $123 million in assured cash, in line with ESPN, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL historical past.
Garrett final month advised reporters that he wouldn’t signal an extension with the group and had beforehand requested a commerce.
“Talking with the administration on the Browns, I don’t really feel like our future is aligned with successful proper now,” Garrett advised ESPN’s “NFL Countdown” hours earlier than Tremendous Bowl 2025. “And that’s what I’m wanting ahead to do at this stage of my profession.”
Nevertheless it seems he’s modified his thoughts, or was left with out a selection.
After Garrett’s feedback, Browns normal supervisor Andrew Berry insisted that the group had no plans to commerce him.
“Myles, as you guys have all heard me say, he’s an enormous a part of our group, actually good particular person, he’s an superior participant,” Berry advised Cleveland.com. “I perceive the commerce request and every part, however our stance actually has not modified. We will’t think about a scenario the place not having Myles as part of the group is greatest for the Browns.
“I wouldn’t actually contact on any conversations that I’ve with different groups, simply respectfully,” Berry added. “I don’t assume that’s acceptable only for present and future enterprise, however it’s irrelevant to this case as a result of we’re not enthusiastic about buying and selling Myles.”
It additionally comes two days after proprietor Jimmy Haslam reportedly declined a request to satisfy with Garrett concerning his commerce request.
Garrett’s extension runs by the 2030 season.
The 29-year-old Garrett is a four-time First Group All-Professional, two-time Second Group All-Professional and was the NFL’s Defensive Participant of the 12 months two years in the past.
He’s recorded 72 sacks throughout the final 5 seasons.