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PositiveProjectionJul 25, 2026Turf Show Times
Six-time All-Pro edge rusher acquired by Rams in blockbuster trade; generational talent in his prime with Hall of Fame-level production: eight straight double-digit sack seasons, already 20th all-time in sacks and 12th all-time in tackles for loss. Will be complemented by a deep bench and superior cast of supporting characters; expected to play predominantly with hand in dirt and outside shoulders of opposing offensive tackles, potentially enabling more four-down fronts from L.A. defense.
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PositiveRoleJul 24, 2026NFL.com News
Garrett is acquired by the Rams in a blockbuster trade that cost Los Angeles young stud Jared Verse, as well as a first-, second- and third-round draft pick. Garrett is the NFL's single-season sack king and his presence might even coax Aaron Donald out of retirement to join a front line that also features pass-rushing specialists Kobie Turner and Byron Young. With a revamped defense that boasts the best closer in the game to complement an offense that can put up 30-plus points whenever reigning MVP Matthew Stafford takes the field, the Rams could once again be playing for a championship on their home field.
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PositiveProjectionJul 14, 2026NFL: The Insiders
Mike Garofalo projects Miles Garrett to set the NFL sack record with 30 sacks this season after recording 23 last year with the Browns. The reasoning: Garrett will now play for the Rams with a lead, allowing him to hunt sacks in the fourth quarter to close games rather than being behind and facing double/triple teams as he did in Cleveland. Garofalo believes Garrett will be the first defensive player since Lawrence Taylor in 1986 to win NFL MVP.
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PositiveRoleJul 8, 2026NFL: The Insiders
Rams edge rusher acquired via trade from Cleveland; 23-sack player expected to elevate the defense to Super Bowl caliber. Defensive coordinator Chris Shula said the team will let Miles be Miles and collaborate with him rather than change his approach. Garrett will demand double teams and triple teams, which will allow other defensive linemen like Braden Fisk, Puna Ford, and Byron Young (who had 12 sacks and 29 QB hits last season) to thrive. The Rams' defense ranked 17th overall and 19th against the pass last season; Garrett is expected to have an Aaron Donald effect and make the defense dominant. Once the defensive line figures out how to rush together with Garrett, they will reach another level of dominance.
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NegativeValueJul 2, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Subject of blockbuster trade to the Rams. ESPN's Seth Walder argues the upgrade from Jared Verse to Garrett is not substantial enough to justify the investment, noting that Verse offers more surplus value (difference between what he is paid vs. what he would be paid on the open market) than Garrett over the next two years, even though Garrett will make below-market money from the Rams. Walder has softened his stance on the trade since originally grading it, though still believes it was not the best choice the Rams could have made; if Aaron Donald comes out of retirement, Garrett's worth to Los Angeles specifically would increase even further.
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PositiveRoleJun 25, 2026NFL: The Insiders
Garrett, a two-time defensive player of the year who just set a new single-season sack record, was traded to the Rams to address their defensive struggles in the final nine games and playoffs where they gave up 27 points per game; he brings the star power the Rams defense has been missing since Aaron Donald retired and has never played with a teammate who had double-digit sacks, which could unlock his best version; the Rams are now arguably the favorite to win the Super Bowl.
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NegativeDepth ChartJun 23, 2026NFL: The Insiders
Garrett was traded away from the Cleveland Browns after recording a record-breaking 23-sack season in 2025. While Joe Thomas acknowledges the trade hurts emotionally for Browns fans, it was the right long-term decision. The Browns received Jared Verse (a young pass rusher on a friendly contract), three draft picks (first, second, and third), and significant cap space savings. The trade signals the Browns are not contenders this season and are in a rebuild phase, though it positions them better for the future.
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PositiveProjectionJun 16, 2026NFL - The Athletic
Two-time DPOY acquired by Rams in high-profile trade; tied for 20th all-time with 125.5 sacks and on pace to crack top 10 by season's end. If he maintains his career 14-sack pace through 2031, he will seize the all-time sack crown from Bruce Smith's 200. The source notes he is 'peerless in his ability to impact the game' and the way teams prepare exclusively for him during the week; trade positions him as a 'closer on defense' the Rams needed.
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PositiveRoleJun 10, 2026NFL - The Athletic
Myles Garrett, acquired in a blockbuster trade from the Cleveland Browns, recorded an NFL single-season record of 23 sacks in 2025 and has posted at least 14 sacks in five consecutive seasons. The Rams' defensive line construction—with Poona Ford handling run snaps and Garrett on one edge with Byron Young on the other—positions Garrett to draw double-teams away from other pass rushers, potentially creating one-on-one opportunities after breaking through a steady stream of double-teams last season.
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PositiveProjectionJun 4, 2026NFL - The Athletic
All-Pro defensive end acquired by Rams in one of the biggest moves of the last few decades; aging gracefully at 31 with no major injury history. Garrett was chipped and double-teamed at significantly higher rates than predecessor Jared Verse (26.07% chip rate vs. 12.55%; 59.06% double-team rate vs. 40.78%), making protections more predictable for defensive coordinator Chris Shula to manipulate. Garrett will get to quarterback quicker and finish for sacks; the source notes Garrett notched 23 sacks for a poor Browns team and will now play for a Rams team that will score points and create obvious passing downs, giving him more pass-rush opportunities. The upgrade from Verse to Garrett cannot be overstated.
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PositiveRoleJun 3, 2026NFL - The Athletic
Reigning DPOY traded to Rams with 23 sacks (NFL single-season record) and five consecutive seasons of 14+ sacks; will slide into Verse's edge rusher role seeing all opposing attention from double-teams, sliding protections, and chips from tight ends and running backs. Garrett cited the opportunity to make game-changing plays in obvious passing situations with a lead as a key appeal, contrasting his 23-sack season on a 5-12 Browns team with the Rams' No. 1 scoring offense, 12-5 record, and recent Super Bowl near-miss. He expressed urgency to solidify himself as a winning DPOY with a Super Bowl or more, stating 'I still have plenty of great years in front of me' and 'I definitely have a sense of urgency to do it and to do it right away,' having already built a first-ballot Hall of Fame career with 125.5 sacks in 134 games.
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