The Los Angeles Rams have significantly strengthened their Super Bowl chances with the acquisition of Myles Garrett in a blockbuster trade with the Cleveland Browns.
The trade package included Jared Verse heading to Cleveland along with a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-rounder, and a 2029 third-round pick as compensation.
NFL journalist Blaine Grisak highlighted that the favorable contract attached to Garrett could make the acquisition an even greater win for the Rams.
Grisak pointed out that Garrett's remarkably low $8.1 million cap hit for 2026 is a team-friendly deal over the next three seasons.
The Browns adjusted Garrett's contract extension in March, providing greater cap flexibility and softening the financial impact of any future trade.
Data from Spotrac shows that Garrett's cap charges remain relatively modest over the next three years: $8.1 million in 2026, $16.1 million in 2027, and $21.4 million in 2028.
The structure of the deal delays its largest cap impacts until 2029, giving the Rams an opportunity to move on after the 2028 season.
The Rams are projected to retain approximately $16.3 million in available cap space, making Garrett's contract highly manageable within their roster-building approach.
