Browns Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett requests trade

CLEVELAND, Pa. — The reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year — Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett — has requested a trade following the team’s 3-14 season.

Garrett released an exclusive statement about his desire to play elsewhere that was shared by NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport on Monday.

“My love for the community of Northeast Ohio and the incredible fanbase of the Cleveland Browns has made this one of the toughest decisions of my life. These past eight years have shaped me into the man I am today,” Garrett writes. “While I’ve loved calling this city my home, my desire to win and compete on the biggest stages won’t allow me to be complacent. The goal was never to go from Cleveland to Canton, it has always been to compete for and win a Super Bowl.”

Cleveland has been made aware of Myles Garrett’s trade request. The team’s stance has not changed.

Teams, of course, will call on a superstar in his prime. https://t.co/bCMaTNIvNc
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 3, 2025