Rams Front-Load Myles Garrett Deal After Browns Trade

The Los Angeles Rams reworked Myles Garrett’s contract after acquiring him from the Cleveland Browns, moving guarantees earlier by pushing the vesting date back and adjusting end-of-deal option/workout bonuses to front-load more money into year one. Garrett remains at a $40 million average annual value, with the 2026 salary projected around $37 million, while the Browns’ original deal carried about $123 million in guarantees. The Rams’ trade package included Jared Verse and a 2027 first-round pick (plus a conditional 2029 third becoming a first if Garrett is traded within the AFC North). Garrett, who led the NFL with 23 sacks last season, is aiming to reach 200 career sacks.