Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports that the Eagles’ interest in Browns DE Myles Garrett is certainly real and expects GM Howie Roseman to be in on the star pass rusher.
“Garrett could be this year’s version of Saquon Barkley for Howie [Roseman],” one NFL GM told Russini. “He’s an impact add and isn’t a free-agent overpay. Howie’s not afraid to try stuff, and it fits where they are as a team.”
To secure Garrett, the team may have to let some free agents walk, including LB Zack Baun, edge rusher Josh Sweat, DT Milton Williams, or guard Mekhi Becton.
Russini mentions that bringing all or even some of them back could prove challenging, especially if Garrett joins the team.
During an appearance on the Scoop City podcast, Russini mentioned a potential trade to Philadelphia for Garrett.
“Here’s what some people are saying right now that Howie is willing to move on from some of these guys because he’s looking to make a big swing. And that big swing would be for Myles Garrett. Some of these guys that you think are a sure thing may not be sure things to return to Philly,” Russini said. “Put it past Howie Roseman going after Myles Garrett. No way. Continue to build and build and build in the area that got them to the Super Bowl and in Super Bowls past.”
Even so, Russini stressed that the possibility ultimately comes down to what the Browns are willing to do with Garrett.
“Look, but is Cleveland going to move him? At the end of the day, it’s going to come down to that,” Russini said.
The Browns have maintained that they have zero intention of trading Garrett, despite his trade request. However, Garrett seems dub in on his stance to be moved, so there’s still a long way to go regarding this situation.
Garrett, 29, is a former first-round pick of the Browns back in 2017. He finished the third year of his four-year, $30.4 million fully guaranteed contract and was set to make a base salary of $4.61 million for the 2020 season when he agreed to a five-year extension worth $125 million with the Browns.
He is under contract for two more seasons and is due a little less than $20 million in 2024.
In 2024, Garrett appeared in 17 games and recorded 47 total tackles, 22 tackles for loss, 14 sacks, three forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and one pass defense.
We’ll have more on Garrett as the news is available.
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