Browns Rework Myles Garrett's Contract, Fans Speculate Trade

0:00On March 25, Cleveland Brown's General Manager Andrew Berry reworked the contract of star defensive end Miles Garrett this week. The changes focus on salary cap management, shifting an option bonus payment earlier for the year's 2026 through 2028. They also converted $8 million of his base salary into roster bonuses for 2029 and 2030. This setup lets Garrett receive some cash sooner in those later years while freeing up space for the Browns right away. Overall, it creates more flexibility across the next five seasons without altering the total value of his deal. Fans and insiders see it two ways. Some call it standard housekeeping to ease the strain from quarterback to Sean Watson's massive contract. Others speculate it smooths the path for a potential trade of the league's top defender, who holds a no-trade clause. Trade talk heated up after the Raiders nearly landed Max Crosby for two first round picks from Baltimore. The Browns are even lobbying the NFL to allow trades of draft picks up to five years out,

1:02which could boost any package for Garrett. Whatever the motive, these tweaks keep the Browns agile heading into the season. Eyes stay on Maria for the next move.