Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett sent shockwaves through the NFL landscape on Monday, sharing publicly his desire to be traded away from the only NFL franchise he’s played for.
Garrett shared a message to request Browns GM Andrew Berry trade him to another team.
While his statement was effusive with praise for Northeast Ohio, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year had a subtle but distinct jab at Berry, one that analyst Cody Suek called out after seeing Garrett’s statement.
“Myles took a direct shot at AB in that statement. This solidifies the impact of the worst trade in sports history and Myles’ doubts with the Browns future plans to rebuild the organization into a consistent winner. This is a low point,” Suek said.
Myles took a direct shot at AB in that statement.
This solidifies the impact of the worst trade in sports history and Myles’ doubts with the Browns future plans to rebuild the organization into a consistent winner.
This is a low point.
— Cody Suek (@CodySuek) February 3, 2025
The jab was in response to Berry’s end-of-season press conference in January, during which he said he did not foresee trading Garrett.
“So let me say in terms of Myles, my anticipation, expectation, is that he’ll have a direct ticket to from Cleveland to Canton at the end of his (career),” Berry said.
This is from Andrew Berry’s season ending press conference #Browns https://t.co/rnbQMVyKBS pic.twitter.com/2fEK4jGLTK
— Ashley Bastock (@AshleyBastock42) February 3, 2025
Garrett made clear in his remarks that he was not interested in Berry’s perceived pathway for his career.
“The goal was never to go from Cleveland to Canton, it has always been to compete for and win a Super Bowl,” Garrett said in his statement.
The defensive end finished last season with 47 tackles, including a league-best 22 for loss.
"This is all pre-meditated. He never had to hit send on it. That's rip at your GM. Bottom line, Myles Garrett does not want to play here anymore."
🎙️ @andy_baskin says one particular line stood out in Myles Garrett's trade request to #Browns
🔊 Listen: https://t.co/FyPqmS7gK8 pic.twitter.com/SEEGZKCt39
— 92.3 The Fan (@923TheFan) February 3, 2025
He also recorded 14 sacks, making him the first player since 1982 to finish with at least that many quarterback takedowns in four consecutive seasons.
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