Garrett trade chatter heats
Speculation is building that All‑Pro DE Myles Garrett could be a blockbuster trade candidate, with the Eagles repeatedly floated as a potential landing spot. (heavy.com) If Cleveland moved Garrett it would reshape AFC pass‑rush hierarchies and salary dynamics across contenders. (heavy.com)
The Browns quietly pushed back the payment dates on option bonuses in a contract tweak this week, a structural change several analysts say reduces Cleveland’s short‑term cap pain and makes an outright trade easier to execute. (profootballrumors.com)) Garrett’s extension runs four years at $160 million — an average of $40 million per season — with roughly $123.5 million guaranteed under the deal signed last March. (nfl.com)) The 2025 extension contains a no‑trade clause, meaning Garrett must approve any destination and can veto unilateral moves by the Browns. (sportingnews.com)) NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports Cleveland officials are publicly insisting they do not plan to trade Garrett, even as local insiders and columnists note the contract tweak has reignited market speculation. (nfl.com)) Multiple outlets — including Dianna Russini’s reporting linking Philadelphia and recent analyst pieces projecting an Eagles interest — have surfaced as trade chatter ties Garrett specifically to the Eagles as a realistic suitor. (insidetheiggles.com)) Cap math underpins the drama: Spotrac lists Garrett’s 2026 cap hit at roughly $23.5 million with a potential dead‑cap figure north of $113 million, and some analysts note Cleveland’s broader payroll commitments (including Deshaun Watson’s contract) create incentives to restructure or explore a trade. (spotrac.com))
