Defensive end Myles Garrett might've put a little scare in the Cleveland Browns' brass earlier this offseason when he demanded a trade out of town.
The two sides eventually agreed to terms on a $40 million contract extension for the former Texas A&M Aggies standout to remain in Cleveland, and then drafted former Michigan pass rusher Mason Graham to play alongside Garrett on the defensive line.
The two are expected to be a formidable task to solve for opposing offenses, and Graham is already listed at +1200 to win Defensive Rookie of the Year next season.
But now all eyes turn to the offseason and how Graham and Garrett will fit in together.
Graham said on the first day of rookie minicamp that he has a plan to improve his already stellar game.
“My plan was always to get stronger, bigger, faster, stronger,” Graham said. “So I feel like the Browns are on the same wavelength with me on that. So we’re all bought in together, want to get bigger, faster, stronger, but there’s no specific weight I need to be at. They just want me to feel best and play the best.”
But what about Garrett? All reports are that he hasn't been with the team for any of the group workouts, so he and Graham probably haven't worked out together yet. But that will change soon when the team gets deeper into the offseason program.
Browns insider Mary Kay Cabot did report what Garrett has been doing so far this offseason since signing his extension.
"Garrett, the Browns' $40 million man, has dropped into the team facility a few times, including when the Cavs were home for playoff games, but has worked out on his own when he’s there," Cabot wrote. "He’s using the club facility but has his own training regimen that he follows in the offseason. Garrett will probably continue with that plan and either join the team for some of the voluntary organized team activities that begin May 27, or the mandatory minicamp June 10-12."
Garrett and Graham will be together working out soon enough, and it should spark some excitement in the Browns fanbase. Excitement that isn't devoted to the quarterback situation for once.