{"id":5434,"date":"2025-11-01T22:38:29","date_gmt":"2025-11-01T22:38:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wisdomimbibe.com\/nfl\/?p=5434"},"modified":"2025-11-01T22:38:31","modified_gmt":"2025-11-01T22:38:31","slug":"is-myles-garrett-about-to-leave-cleveland-the-truth-behind-the-trade-buzz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wisdomimbibe.com\/nfl\/is-myles-garrett-about-to-leave-cleveland-the-truth-behind-the-trade-buzz\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Myles Garrett About to Leave Cleveland? The Truth Behind the Trade Buzz"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Speculation has been swirling around the NFL world \u2014 is Myles Garrett leaving the Cleveland Browns?<\/strong> Despite the team\u2019s 2-6 record and growing frustrations, the Browns\u2019 front office has made their stance crystal clear: Myles Garrett is not going anywhere.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The star defensive end, who signed a massive $160 million extension<\/strong> earlier this year, has reportedly drawn interest from multiple teams. However, according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic<\/strong>, Cleveland has flatly refused all trade inquiries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cCleveland star Myles Garrett is not getting traded. Teams have checked in, but as one high-ranking source texted: \u2018He\u2019s a Brown and will remain a Brown.\u2019<\/em>\u201d \u2014 @DMRussini on X<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Why the Trade Makes No Financial Sense<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even if Cleveland wanted to trade Garrett, it would be a logistical nightmare. His new contract extension makes a deal financially impossible<\/strong>, carrying heavy dead-cap penalties that would cripple the Browns\u2019 salary cap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Browns\u2019 General Manager, Andrew Berry<\/strong>, emphasized Garrett\u2019s irreplaceable value to the team:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cHe\u2019s a huge part of our organization \u2014 a great person and one of the best players in football. We can\u2019t imagine a scenario where not having Myles as a Brown helps our team.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Garrett\u2019s Frustration With Cleveland\u2019s Struggles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Despite his loyalty, Myles Garrett\u2019s frustration is real.<\/strong> The Browns have stumbled through the first half of the season, ranking near the bottom of the NFL with just 15.8 points and 263.5 yards per game<\/strong>. Garrett, however, has been a lone bright spot \u2014 tied for the league lead with 10 sacks<\/strong>, including a record-breaking five-sack performance<\/strong> against the New England Patriots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a disappointing Week 8 loss, Garrett didn\u2019t hold back:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI\u2019m frustrated. I want to win. I don\u2019t care how much time is on the clock \u2014 I always want a chance to fight,\u201d Garrett told reporters postgame.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

On X, fans have shown both empathy and support for the Browns\u2019 superstar:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f \u201cMyles Garrett deserves better. Give this man a real offense, Cleveland!\u201d<\/em> \u2014 @NFLTalkCentral<\/a>
\ud83d\udcac \u201cGarrett\u2019s putting up DPOY numbers again, and people are still questioning his loyalty? Unreal.\u201d<\/em> \u2014 @GridironPulse<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Myles Garrett Focused Only on Winning<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Despite the noise, Garrett has shut down distractions to focus on football. The Defensive Player of the Year emphasized that his only concern is winning \u2014 not stats, not headlines.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI\u2019d throw away my whole performance for a win,\u201d Garrett said. \u201cI just want to be part of success. No days off \u2014 I\u2019ll keep working through the bye week.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The Browns, heading into their bye, face a must-win matchup against the struggling New York Jets<\/strong>. With playoff hopes hanging by a thread, the team\u2019s future depends heavily on whether Garrett\u2019s leadership can reignite their season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bottom Line: Garrett Isn\u2019t Going Anywhere \u2014 Yet<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While rumors continue to swirl, the facts remain firm: Myles Garrett is staying in Cleveland.<\/strong> The Browns aren\u2019t ready to part ways with their franchise cornerstone \u2014 not financially, not strategically, and certainly not emotionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, if losses keep piling up, one can\u2019t help but wonder \u2014 how long before Garrett\u2019s patience runs out?<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Myles Garrett isn\u2019t going anywhere: despite trade speculation and a rough start for the Cleveland Browns, the team has made it clear their superstar pass-rusher remains a cornerstone. Discover what the contract, cap implications, and his own mindset reveal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5435,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[390],"tags":[152,693],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/wisdomimbibe.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Myles-Garrett.jpg","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":2943,"url":"https:\/\/wisdomimbibe.com\/nfl\/nick-chubbs-knee-surgery-cleveland-browns-provide-update-on-successful-knee-surgery\/","url_meta":{"origin":5434,"position":0},"title":"Nick Chubb’s Knee Surgery: Cleveland Browns Provide Update on Successful Knee Surgery","author":"Nitin Singh","date":"September 30, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"Get the latest on Nick Chubb's knee surgery recovery. Browns' running back on the path to return in the 2024 season after successful surgery. 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