Browns GM Shuts Down Myles Garrett Trade Rumors

0:00On March 29th, Cleveland Brown's General Manager Andrew Berry just shut down those wild trade rumors swirling around star defensive end Miles Garrett. Right after signing Garrett to a fresh contract, Berry told media at the owner's meetings in Phoenix, Arizona that the team has no plans to move him. He called Garrett a career brown, echoing his stance from last year at the NFL Combine. Fans are split though, with some pushing for a trade since the Browns might not compete soon. Even Garrett can net big draft picks, like focusing on edge rushers such as Missouri's Zion Young. But Berry made it clear last all season, they couldn't picture life without their top defender. Reactions poured in, and folks like Zach Jackson from the athletic noted Berry's words felt a tad softer this time. A reporter straight up asked if they were unequivocally not trading him, and Berry's side stepped without the ironclad no. He did stress the new deal, wasn't about blocking a trade. Financially, it hits hard, dumping Garrett now would burn over 25 million in salary

1:03cap space, way more than waiting until June 1st. Berry's plan had smart, avoiding any corner he can't escape. So while rumors linger, Berry's drawing a line in the sand for now. Keep watching how this unfolds as the off season heats up.