The Cleveland Browns have made it clear how they would respond if Myles Garrett were ever to ask for a trade.
According to league reports, the Browns do not expect Garrett to seek a move following the hiring of Todd Monken as head coach.
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Even if speculation were to resurface, the franchise appears prepared to stand firm. Questions about Garrett’s long-term future in Cleveland have lingered since the end of last season.
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Browns shut down Myles Garrett trade speculation
The Browns’ position is built on the belief that Myles Garrett remains invested in the team and that there is no reason to revisit trade discussions.
Reporting around the league suggests the organization does not expect renewed pressure tied to the coaching change.
While Garrett did request a trade last February, the situation shifted quickly when Cleveland moved to secure him long-term.
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Garrett signed a four-year extension worth $40 million per season, a deal that includes significant guarantees and a no-trade clause.
Contract and cap realities reinforce Browns position
Myles Garrett is under contract with the Browns for the next five seasons, making a trade both financially and structurally unlikely. The deal includes more than $120 million in guaranteed money.
Any potential move would also saddle Cleveland with a sizable dead cap hit, further reinforcing the team’s resolve to keep Garrett as a foundational piece despite recent struggles.
There is concern about how Garrett might react to the hiring of Todd Monken as the new Browns head coach, over his preferred choice of Jim Schwartz.
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However, with the contract he signed, Garrett has far less leverage for a trade demand than he did this time last year.
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