Myles Garrett Requests Trade, Raising Questions About Browns' Future

The Browns' star edge rusher has publicly expressed his desire to leave Cleveland, citing a lack of alignment with his career goals.

Myles Garrett, a cornerstone of the Cleveland Browns since 2017, announced his trade request on February 3, citing frustrations with the team's direction after a 3-14 season.
The Browns' struggles are tied to the fallout from the 2022 Deshaun Watson trade, which depleted draft capital and left the team with a burdensome contract.
Garrett has two years remaining on his contract but is seeking a market-setting extension with guaranteed money, reflecting his elite status as a four-time All-Pro player.
Fans initially sympathized with Garrett's frustrations but have become divided over his public campaign to leave, which some believe has hurt the Browns' leverage in trade negotiations.
The Browns' front office has stated they have no intention of trading Garrett, but his public stance has created uncertainty about the team's future and its ability to retain other key players.