Browns Restructure Garrett's Contract, Trade Rumors Swirl

0:00On March 31st, Cleveland Brown's star-pass rusher Miles Garrett and the team just reworked his contract, deferring three years of option bonuses. Including the 2026 payout, this move gives the Brown's more cap flexibility down the line, and makes Garrett way easier to trade. If they moved him after June 1st this year, they free up over $8 million in cap space, while shoving some dead money to 20. 27. Team execs tried spinning it as a simple tweak that helps everyone short-term, but fans aren't buying it one bit. General manager Andrew Berry told reporters at the owner's meetings in Phoenix, there's no trade link here. Still, he dodged saying, Garrett's definitely staying put this season. Owner Jimmy Hasam jumped in too, calling Garrett a unicorn and the best defender in football, totally key to the Brown's plans. But he dropped that Garrett will likely skip voluntary workouts starting April 6th in Berea. Hasam said Garrett chats regular with Berry, and doesn't need to be there early

1:01since the defense stays mostly the same under new coordinator Mike. Routenberg. This all stirs up old drama. Garrett pushed for a trade around the Super Bowl last year, before inking that record extension, and bawling out historic. Now with new head coach Mike Munkin, a QB battle brewing, and guys like running back Quenching Judkins and tackle Malia Collins healing from injuries, the all seasons packed. Extra voluntary time could build that locker room vibe early, like it did for other squads. Garrett showing up would look sharp as the franchise face, but since it's optional, his absence probably rates low on the drama scale, just enough to keep the buzz alive heading into summer.