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A cubist interpretation of Browns star Myles Garrett captures the raw power and athleticism of the elite pass rusher.Cleveland Today
According to ESPN’s Dan Graziano, the Cleveland Browns are more likely to sign star defensive end Myles Garrett to a contract extension this offseason rather than trade him away. Garrett is coming off a record-breaking 23-sack season, and the Browns could land a massive haul of players and draft picks by dealing him. However, Graziano believes Cleveland will instead make Garrett the highest-paid player at his position, even after signing him to a $160 million deal just last year.
Why it matters
Retaining Garrett is crucial for the Browns as they look to build on a strong 2025 season and compete for a Super Bowl. Garrett is one of the NFL’s premier pass rushers, and keeping him in Cleveland long-term would provide stability and star power on their defense.
The details
Garrett is currently the fifth-highest paid defensive end in the league, behind players like Danielle Hunter, T.J. Watt, Aidan Hutchinson, and Micah Parsons. The Browns could make Garrett the highest-paid player at his position by giving him a new deal worth over $40 million per year, which would be a bold move just one year after signing him to a $160 million contract.
Garrett is coming off a record-breaking 23-sack season in 2025.
The players
Myles Garrett
A star defensive end for the Cleveland Browns who is coming off a dominant 23-sack season in 2025.
Dan Graziano
An ESPN insider who reported that the Browns are more likely to extend Garrett’s contract than trade him this offseason.
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What they’re saying
“I think it’s more likely that Myles Garrett gets another contract bump from the Browns this offseason than gets traded.”
— Dan Graziano, ESPN Insider
What’s next
The Browns will need to decide in the coming months whether to give Garrett a new record-setting contract or explore trade options that could net them a massive haul of players and draft picks.
The takeaway
Retaining Garrett long-term is a top priority for the Browns, who view him as a cornerstone of their defense and a key part of their Super Bowl aspirations. While trading Garrett could bring in a huge return, the team appears more inclined to make him the highest-paid player at his position in order to keep him in Cleveland.