Revisiting Rams Blockbuster Trade For Myles Garrett About Halfway Through 2026 Season

Writer Aiden Checketts evaluates the Los Angeles Rams' June 2026 blockbuster trade for Myles Garrett, arguing the Cleveland Browns have currently won the deal. The Rams sent three future draft picks—a 2027 first-rounder, a 2028 second-rounder, and a 2029 third-rounder—to acquire Garrett, but the defensive star has appeared in only one game before landing on injured reserve following arthroscopic knee surgery.

While the Rams sit at 3-4 and Garrett remains week-to-week under head coach Sean McVay, the Browns have opened the season 5-2. Checketts notes that the long-term success of the trade for Los Angeles ultimately hinges on Garrett returning healthy and leading the franchise to a Super Bowl title.