Myles Garrett shocked the NFL world earlier this month when he revealed he wanted a trade out of Cleveland this offseason. Citing a desire to win, Garrett publicly declared his desire to head elsewhere.
While fans and analysts across the NFL began immediately preparing fantasy trades for Garrett, the Browns insisted they had no desire to move their franchise player. The eight-year veteran is a six-time All-Pro and former NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
Have the Browns changed their minds?
In a recent report from NFL insider Dianna Russini of The Athletic, she noted the Browns weren’t changing their minds — yet.
Meanwhile, Cleveland is playing hardball. Teams from both the NFC and AFC have been calling and the response from Cleveland’s front office? “We are not moving him… but stay tuned.”
Stay tuned is certainly a different response than the original “we are not trading him.”
Russini mentions multiple AFC and NFC teams have inquired about Garrett, which they should. He’s arguably the best defensive player in the NFL and impacts every game. The Washington Commanders have been a popular potential destination for Garrett after their surprising success in 2024 with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.
Garrett was asked at the Super Bowl if he’d welcome a trade to the Commanders, to which he responded, “Absolutely.”
Garrett has even apparently done his homework on the Commanders.
“I think they need a pass rusher,” Garrett said of the Commanders. “I think that’s something that they dearly missed. They’re in the playoffs and some of the big games, and I feel like I can fill that role.”
He’s correct. A game-changing pass rusher is arguably Washington’s biggest need this offseason.
While no one can officially say which teams have checked in on Garrett, you can bet Commanders GM Adam Peters has at least inquired.
So, don’t count out Garrett to Washington just yet.