Browns, Garrett Restructure Contract for Flexibility

0:00On March 26, the Cleveland Browns and Star Pass Russia Miles Garrett have agreed to tweak his contract, pushing option bonuses for 20. 26, 2027, and 2028 from late March to early September each year, right before the regular season starts. This change turns his player-friendly deal into something more balanced for the team, converting some future-based salary into roster bonuses while. Aligning payments with how General Manager Andrew Barrie usually structures contracts. Experts like those that over the cap say, it's no big deal for now, as it creates zero salary cap space for next year and keeps Garrett's cap hit at the lowest possible level without major cuts. The real upside is flexibility. It makes Garrett's contract easier to trade if both sides want that down the road, especially if he agrees to wave his. No trade clause. While trade talked my heat up in 2027 or later if the Browns aren't contending, expect Garrett to suit up for his 10th season in Cleveland in 2026 as planned, keeping the focus on building under the new coach.