NFL Confidential : NFL Trade Frenzy: Did Rams Overpay for Myles Garrett?

The NFL landscape shifts dramatically as the Los Angeles Rams acquire Myles Garrett, marking one of the largest trades in league history. This blockbuster deal sends Pro Bowl edge Jared Verse and three picks, including a 2027 first-rounder, to the Cleveland Browns.

Stay tuned to understand how these trades could redefine the 2026 season and impact both franchises.

Garrett, a two-time Defensive Player of the Year and the first reigning winner to be traded, arrives in Los Angeles just a year after setting the NFL single-season sack record with 23. Executives believe the Rams have significantly enhanced their Super Bowl chances, despite the hefty price tag. One league source notes, “It’s probably a win-win, with more risk for the Rams.”

Meanwhile, the New England Patriots finally secure three-time All-Pro receiver A.J. Brown, trading a 2028 first-round and a 2027 fifth-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles. The debate intensifies over whether the Rams overpaid for Garrett or if the Patriots made a savvy move for Brown.

As the season approaches, how these trades play out will be closely watched, with both players poised to make immediate impacts on their new teams.