One of the NFL's best defensive players has requested that his longtime team find him a new home.
On Feb. 3, the 2023 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett officially requested a trade from the Cleveland Browns, releasing the following statement:
Will the Browns actually trade their franchise pillar? And if so, where to?
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Let's check out the odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Feb. 26.
Myles Garrett next team
Browns: +170 (bet $10 to win $27 total)
Commanders: +350 (bet $10 to win $45 total)
Bills: +550 (bet $10 to win $65 total)
Eagles: +550 (bet $10 to win $65 total)
Lions: +850 (bet $10 to win $95 total)
Bears: +1200 (bet $10 to win $130 total)
Packers: +1600 (bet $10 to win $170 total)
On Monday, the Commanders sat atop the oddsboard — but news moves quickly in the NFL.
On Tuesday, Browns GM Andrew Berry told reporters, "I think you can assume that we do anticipate at some point doing a third contract with Myles. We want him to retire here."
Berry also said that if offered two first-round picks for Garrett, he would turn down the offer.
And with that, the Browns are now favored to retain their star defender.
Garrett, 29, went No. 1 in the 2017 NFL Draft and has spent the entirety of his eight-year career in Cleveland. He is a four-time first-team All-Pro selection, a six-time Pro Bowler, and, as previously mentioned, won the league's DPOY award in 2023.
Garrett has tallied at least 10 sacks in every one of his professional seasons outside his rookie year. He led the league in tackles for loss this past season (22) and over the last five seasons, he's missed only four games.
So, why does he want out? Well, he hasn't won much in Cleveland.
Garrett has played in just three playoff games during his eight years with the Browns, going 1-2 in those games.
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