Myles Garrett is seemingly severe about getting out of Cleveland.
Weeks after formally requesting a commerce from the Browns, Garrett is reportedly not open to an extension with the crew.
To take it a step additional, Cleveland.com reported that Garrett and his camp have “slammed the door” on contract talks.
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Cleveland Browns defensive finish Myles Garrett celebrates a fumble restoration in opposition to the Pittsburgh Steelers at Huntington Financial institution Area Stadium. (Scott Galvin/Imagn Photos)
The 2023 AP Defensive Participant of the Yr and four-time All-Professional issued an announcement earlier this month, saying he needed to play for a contender.
Nonetheless, earlier this week, Browns normal supervisor Andrew Berry insisted the crew just isn’t considering buying and selling the star defensive finish.
“We will’t think about a state of affairs the place not having Myles is finest for the Browns,” Berry stated Tuesday on the NFL mix.
Cleveland Browns defensive finish Myles Garrett (95) warms up earlier than a sport in opposition to the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Financial institution Stadium in Baltimore Jan. 4, 2025. (Tommy Gilligan?Imagn Photos)
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Head coach Kevin Stefanski added Wednesday that Garrett was part of the “current” and “future.”
Garrett is underneath contract with the Browns for 2 extra seasons underneath a five-year, $125 million extension he signed in 2020. Nonetheless, he has no extra assured cash remaining.
The Browns are coming off a 3-14 season, their worst since a 0-16 marketing campaign in 2017, Garrett’s rookie yr. Quarterback Deshaun Watson struggled mightily in 2024 and tore his Achilles to finish his season prematurely. He then underwent surgical procedure on his proper Achilles in January, placing into doubt his availability for the 2025 season.
Cleveland Browns defensive finish Myles Garrett warms up earlier than a sport in opposition to Baltimore Ravens at M&T Financial institution Stadium in Baltimore Jan. 4, 2025. (Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Photos)
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Garrett has made the playoffs twice in his eight-year profession. He has had double-digit sacks in seven consecutive seasons, and 14-plus in every of his final 4.
Fox Information’ Scott Thompson and the Related Press contributed to this report.
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