The Cleveland Browns may have to change their entire offseason plan.
Myles Garrett’s trade request changes everything.
As painful and difficult to grasp as it may be for some fans, others believe it could be a blessing in disguise.
Shortly after Ian Rapoport broke the news of Garrett’s shocking trade request, several fans took to social media to share their thoughts on this matter.
Breaking: Reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year and #Browns star Myles Garrett has requested a trade.
Exclusive statement: pic.twitter.com/LgS5YCeCnP
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 3, 2025
I guess Shedeur isn’t going to the Browns then
— The Calvin Coolidge Project (@TheCalvinCooli1) February 3, 2025
It’s the right move. Browns aren’t going anywhere right now. Trade 95 , Draft Abdul Carter at 2 & fix the QB situation
— Larry Rudolph QBC Media (@qbcountry_media) February 3, 2025
With ALL of the respect, please send him to the NFC.
— Goodberry (@JoeGoodberry) February 3, 2025
Appreciate your time here Myles. Youth movement otw
— 𝓑𝓻𝓪𝓭 🫡 (@Primetime0077) February 3, 2025
I’m switching from the Browns to Pittsburgh fan.
West 17th born and raised.
I’m so over the Browns.
— Integrity News (@report_TheNews2) February 3, 2025
Clearly, no one can hold Garrett responsible for this, and many fans are wishing him the best.
Then again, as much as everybody would love to have a player of his caliber, this opens up the door for the Browns to get better in the long run.
Andrew Berry should get a massive trade package in return for the reigning Defensive Player of the Year.
The Browns will inevitably struggle on defense without Garrett for the time being, meaning they might not be able to compete for a playoff spot next season.
If that’s the case, perhaps they will be better off bottoming out and moving on from their veterans to get their salaries off their books.
The Browns lack young talent on their roster, and with numerous draft picks on the horizon, they may finally become younger and more cost-effective for years to come.
This could also lead them to overlook this unimpressive rookie quarterback class and shift their focus to the stronger 2026 class instead, and this might ultimately be the primary ripple effect from this surprising turn of events.
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