Browns’ Myles Garrett Speaks Out Following Shocking Trade Request
February 5, 2025
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Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett shocked the NFL world when he requested a trade from the team. The request left the football world reeling, and now Garrett himself has addressed the request.
Read more: Browns All-Pro DE Myles Garrett Shockingly Requests a Trade
Garrett joined Rich Eisen on “The Rich Eisen Show” ahead of Super Bowl LIX, where he spoke out about his reasons behind requesting a trade from the Browns.
“Just felt it was time, you know. I had taken my time after the season, you know, kind of relaxed and decompressed emotionally, wanted to distance myself a little bit and spend a little time talking to my family about, you know, really how we’d feel about this decision.
And I mean, I’d kind of felt this way, I wanted to make sure I was completely detached and they felt the same way I did. And I feel like everyone’s kind of on the same page and felt like it was time to at least speak on something that was near and dear to my heart.
And, you know, I have a lot of love for Cleveland, but you know, it’s always for me been about contending for championships, winning those big games, and winning Lombardis, you know.
We haven’t had the opportunity to do that, and that’s that’s all I’m asking for.”
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 04: Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns warms up before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on January 04, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 04: Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns warms up before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on January 04, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. Greg Fiume/Getty Images
Garrett has alluded to the fact that the Browns have not been competitive in terms of competing for a Lombardi Trophy.
“Yeah, it’s never been about the Hall of Fame for me. It’s not about money or records. It’s all, you know, you’re remembered for winning, bringing a trophy back home to your city.
Whichever city that is, that’s how you’re remembered in your community, by your peers, your teammates, friends, and all of that. And we want to play the game and do things to be remembered.”
Garrett doubles down on the idea of chasing a Super Bowl victory over being in the Hall of Fame and individual accolades. He wants to play for a team that can get to and win a Super Bowl.
The Browns could be that team, but they haven’t been so in decades. Garrett is one of the best players in the entire league, and it’s hard to argue against his request.
Read more: Browns GM Andrew Barry ‘Will Not Listen’ to Trade Offers For Myles Garrett
The issue is the Browns recently stated they would be unwilling to listen to trade requests for Garrett. Now, Cleveland will have a tough decision to make regarding being bullish and not allowing their star defender to walk, or realizing this could get ugly and stacking draft capital and players upon his trade.
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