The NFL world is still turned upside down following the trade of Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns to the Los Angeles Rams. While the move came out of left field for many, after all, Garrett hadn't requested a trade this offseason (that we're aware of), and it seemed like he was all in on the 2026 Browns season. Then, the news broke that Berry traded Garrett.
It was a shocking move and one that caught everyone by surprise. It seemed like if one Browns player was untouchable, it was Garrett. The return haul was scrutinized by some as seemingly being too lacking, but for Berry, the trade met all three criteria that he had for any possible trade for Garrett.
According to WEWS reporter Camryn Justice, Berry had three criteria for any trade involving Garrett.
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They were;
1. A balance of short-term and long-term return.
2. A 'young' star with years left on his contract.
3. Draft picks, with an emphasis on "premium" value.
The Browns traded Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams for Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick, and a 2029 third-round pick. Verse, 25, is a one-time Pro Bowler and has 12 career sacks in two seasons.
So, depending on how you view it, it looks like those demands were seemingly met. At least in theory. It's up to you to decide whether a 25-year-old in the NFL is "young" or if just one first-round pick constitutes "premium". After all, a failed Maxx Crosby trade was set to return two-first round picks, and the NFL is nicknamed the 'not for long' league for a reason.
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