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Dec 15, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during warmups against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

T.J. Watt’s cryptic post invites questions about future with Steelers

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All-Pro linebacker T.J. Watt caused a stir over social media by posting a picture in which he flashed two fingers and left plenty open to interpretation about his future with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The since-deleted post on Instagram included no text or explanation. Does it mean he’s at peace with the Steelers, or is he essentially saying “peace out” to the team that selected him with the 30th overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft?

Taken a step further, is Watt channeling his inner Myles Garrett? You know, the defensive end who demanded a trade from Cleveland only to sign a four-year, $160 million extension with the Browns.

Watt, 30, is entering the final season of a four-year, $112 million extension he signed in 2021. He will receive $21.05 million in 2025.

A seven-time Pro Bowl selection, Watt recorded 11.5 sacks last season to reach double digits for the sixth time in his eight-year career. He also registered an NFL-best six forced fumbles in 17 games.

Watt has 108 career sacks in 121 games (all starts) with Pittsburgh. He was the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2021 when he had a career-high 22.5 sacks to match the official league record (since 1982).

–Field Level Media

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons speaks to campers at the Micah Parsons Lions Den Football Camp at St. John Paul II High School in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Saturday, March 15, 2025.

Report: Cowboys star Micah Parsons seeks $200M extension

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Cowboys All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons is seeking a $200 million contract extension, The Dallas Morning News reported.

That total would serve as the largest deal ever for a non-quarterback in NFL history.

Conversations between Parsons’ representation and members of the Cowboys’ front office were conducted at the NFL Scouting Combine in late February. It’s been quiet on the front since then, per the report.

Sizable contracts for non-quarterbacks are nothing new this offseason.

Las Vegas Raiders star edge rusher Maxx Crosby signed a three-year, $106.5 million deal, only to be trumped by Cleveland Browns standout defensive end Myles Garrett inking a four-year, $160 million. Cincinnati Bengals All-Pro wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase reeled in a four-year, $161 million pact.

Those contracts are the largest in terms of annual average value for a non-quarterback.

Parsons, 25, recorded 12 sacks, 43 tackles and two forced fumbles in 13 games (all starts) last season.

A Pro Bowl selection in each of his first four seasons in the league, Parsons has totaled 256 tackles (63 for loss), 112 quarterback hits, 52.5 sacks, nine forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries in 63 career games (all starts).

–Field Level Media

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett spoke Friday, March 14, 2025, at team headquarters in Berea, Ohio, about signing a historic contract extension. Garrett loves dinosaurs, so his media availability had a theme.

Myles Garrett signs record pact, wants to win with Browns

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Five weeks passed between Myles Garrett demanding a trade and his record-setting contract extension with the Browns, a shift that settles a brief, dramatic standoff between the defensive end and the Cleveland franchise.

Garrett said Friday he demanded a trade on Feb. 3 mostly because he wanted assurances the Browns are chasing the same goals.

“I think I had some frustration and I feel like that helped us grow and have conversations that were difficult but that needed to be had and helped create a little bit more discourse, helped build some relationships and reaffirm them,” Garrett said Friday. “And now I feel like we’re in a better place and now we can move on.

“I think the fans will see that my heart is in the right place,” he continued. “It has never been about money. It’s always been about winning. That’s where my frustration lies.”

Garrett said he was at the team’s Berea, Ohio, complex to greet and help the Browns recruit free agent quarterback Russell Wilson. Cleveland also acquired Kenny Pickett, a first-round pick with the Steelers who spent last season with the Super Bowl champion Eagles.

Garrett, 29, said he wants Wilson to join the Steelers because he knows he’d “be an asset.”

How much help Cleveland can reel in before the 2025 season was impacted by the Garrett signing: his reported four-year, $160 million extension includes $123.5 million guaranteed.

But the four-time All-Pro said he felt confident Cleveland is capable of rebounding after heartfelt conversations with general manager Andrew Berry. Berry insisted there was no scenario in which trading Garrett made the Browns better. He also convinced Garrett that was the case.

Garrett, who has 102.5 sacks in 117 career regular-season games, said they’ve discussed “plans and (the) future of this team and how we can turn this around and turn Cleveland into a winner.”

The first overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft by Cleveland, Garrett said he always wanted to finish his career where it started and doesn’t regret his trade demand.

“Just like family, sometimes you fight and you have to go through things,” Garrett said. “We will get through this and we’ll come out right on the other side.”

–Field Level Media

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (left) laughs as he watches a video on the scoreboard during the second quarter of a preseason football game against the Washington Redskins at FirstEnergy Stadium, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. [Jeff Lange/Beacon Journal/Ohio.com]

Trade off: Browns star Myles Garrett agrees to record extension

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Myles Garrett’s trade request from the Cleveland Browns has been canceled.

The Browns said Sunday they have agreed to a four-year contract extension through the 2030 season. While the Browns did not disclose his salary, multiple outlets reported he will earn an average of $40 million a year and that the contract includes $123 million in guaranteed money.

Garrett will become the highest-paid non-quarterback in the league, easily surpassing the three-year, $106.5 million contract that defensive end Maxx Crosby agreed to with the Las Vegas Raiders last week.

On Feb. 3, Garrett requested a trade from the Browns, adamant that he wanted to play for a Super Bowl contender and that money wasn’t the issue. Cleveland.com reported Feb. 27 that a lucrative contract extension would not wipe out Garrett’s trade request.

A stalemate ensued when the Browns said they would not trade, Garrett, who was the No. 1 overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft.

He is a four-time All-Pro, a six-time Pro Bowl selection and the winner of the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year award.

Garrett, 29, has racked up 102.5 sacks, 20 forced fumbles, 200 quarterback hits and 116 tackles for loss in 117 career games (114 starts).

He is the only player in NFL history with 14 or more sacks in four consecutive seasons (2021-24).

He signed a five-year, $125 million extension with the Browns in 2020 and is set to count $19.7 million against the team’s cap in 2025. He would have become an unrestricted free agent ahead of the 2027 season, according to Spotrac.

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Aug 21, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, left, talks with managing and principal partner Jimmy Haslam before the game between the Cleveland Browns and the Philadelphia Eagles at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Reports: Browns owner declines meeting with Myles Garrett over trade request

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Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam declined to meet with defensive end Myles Garrett in the wake of the All-Pro’s trade request, multiple media outlets reported on Friday.

Browns ownership told Garrett to speak with general manager Andrew Berry, who oversees football operations, according to NFL Network.

Garrett, 29, publicly announced his desire for a trade on Feb. 3 and made clear his goal is winning a Super Bowl, not making more money.

Berry said at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis that the team has no plans to trade Garrett.

“I wouldn’t really touch on any conversations that I have with other teams, just respectfully,” Berry said. “I don’t think that’s appropriate just for current and future business, but it’s irrelevant to this situation because we’re not interested in trading Myles.”

Garrett has two seasons remaining on five-year, $125 million extension he signed in 2020.

Garrett has racked up 102.5 sacks, 20 forced fumbles, 200 quarterback hits and 116 tackles for loss in 117 career regular-season games (114 starts). He has made five straight Pro Bowls and six overall and was the 2023 NFL Defensive Player of the Year.

The Browns have reached the playoffs twice in Garrett’s eight seasons for a total of three postseason games.

–Field Level Media

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) pats Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) after sacking him during the second half of an NFL football game at FirstEnergy Stadium, Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, in Cleveland, Ohio. [Jeff Lange/Beacon Journal]

Report: Myles Garrett not interested in contract extension, wants out of Cleveland

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A lucrative contract extension will not sway Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett from his request to be traded, according to a report Thursday from cleveland.com.

Garrett and his team, including agent Nicole Lynn of Klutch Sports, have apparently declined contract negotiations with the Browns. Garrett, 29, said in publicly announcing his desire for a trade on Feb. 3 that it’s about winning a Super Bowl, not making more money.

The Browns have been adamant in their stance to not trade him, no matter how bountiful the offer from another team.

“I wouldn’t really touch on any conversations that I have with other teams, just respectfully,” general manger Andrew Berry said on Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. “I don’t think that’s appropriate just for current and future business, but it’s irrelevant to this situation because we’re not interested in trading Myles.”

They are interested in improving his contract to perhaps make him the highest-paid defensive players in the league, in the neighborhood of $40 million a year. Cleveland made Garrett the first pick of the 2017 draft. He has two years left on his contract with cap hits of $19.7 million this season and $20.4 million in 2026, with no guaranteed money left. He would become a free agent ahead of the 2027 season, according to Spotrac.

Garrett has racked up 102.5 sacks, 20 forced fumbles, 200 quarterback hits and 116 tackles for loss in 117 career regular-season games (114 starts). He has made five straight Pro Bowls and six overall and was the 2023 NFL Defensive Player of the Year.

The Browns have reached the playoffs twice in Garrett’s eight seasons for a total of three postseason games.

“While I’ve loved calling this city my home, my desire to win and compete on the biggest stages won’t allow me to be complacent,” Garrett said when he announced his trade request. “The goal was never to go from Cleveland to Canton, it has always been to compete for and win a Super Bowl.”

Cleveland was 3-14 last season and has the No. 2 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft in April.

“Myles, as you guys have all heard me say, he’s a huge part of our organization, really good person, he’s an awesome player,” Berry said. “I understand the trade request and everything, but our stance really has not changed. We can’t imagine a situation where not having Myles as a part of the organization is best for the Browns.”

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said on Wednesday at the combine that he also wants to win a championship, and he expects Garrett to be part of the team getting there.

“As you know, I think the world of Myles,” Stefanski said. “I understand the business of football and I understand these things happen from time to time. But I expect Myles on our team this year, next year, the year after that and so on. He’s part of the present, he’s part of the future.”

–Field Level Media

Jan 14, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders laughs as he watches the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Denver Nuggets during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Browns not trading Myles Garrett, getting close look at Shedeur Sanders

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INDIANAPOLIS — Quarterbacks are part of the reason Browns general manager Andrew Berry is revved up for the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine.

He already met with Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders and Cleveland’s personnel boss didn’t walk away from the brief powwow without setting up a second session.

“He’s a fantastic individual. Really smart, driven,” Berry said Tuesday at the Indianapolis Convention Center. “It’s been a pleasure to spend time with him … looking forward to spending more over the next couple of weeks.”

Adding to the roster is the focus for Berry and head coach Kevin Stefanski, who publicly responded to defensive end Myles Garrett’s trade request by further clarifying the Browns have no interest in trading him.

“I understand the questions. Our stance really has not changed,” Berry said, adding the team can’t imagine a situation where “not having Myles” is best for the Browns.

Sanders, the son of Colorado coach and former NFL cornerback Deion Sanders, is not expected to work out with quarterbacks this week. He opted to wait for the school’s pro day.

The Browns are likely to attend and get a first-hand look at Heisman Trophy winning cornerback-wide receiver Travis Hunter. He is expected to run routes and catch passes. Hunter is working out with defensive backs this week, but the two-way dynamo is a wide receiver on the Browns’ draft board.

“In terms of Travis Hunter, cornerback or receiver, the answer is yes,” Berry said. “He can play both, I think that’s what makes him special. I think receiver primarily first but I think what makes him a bit of a unicorn is the fact that he can do it at a high level.”

Cleveland enters the draft with the No. 2 overall pick and little certainty at quarterback.

Deshaun Watson required a second surgery on his ruptured Achilles and is not expected to play this season. Jameis Winston can become a free agent next month.

–Jeff Reynolds, Field Level Media

Sep 8, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) congratulates Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) after the game at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

Myles Garrett Next Team Odds: Homeward bound to Dallas?

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The Cleveland Browns might regret deciding not to move Myles Garrett before this season’s trade deadline.

Arguably the NFL’s most feared pass rusher, Garrett wants a change of NFL addresses so he can pursue a Super Bowl title with a team ready to win now. There figures to be no shortage of suitors among contending teams for the former No. 1 overall pick who turned 29 years old in December.

Dallas owner Jerry Jones could swiftly sweep the criticism of his handling of the Cowboys’ coaching change under the rug by acquiring the Arlington, Texas, native who starred at Texas A&M. Dallas finished 28th in total defense this season and next-to-last in allowing an average of 27.5 points per game.

Garrett would make for a potential dynamic duo with Micah Parsons. They were ranked as the second- and third-best pass rushers in the league this season, respectively, by ProFootballFocus.com, behind only Detroit’s Aidan Hutchinson.

The Cowboys were quickly installed as the +400 favorites to land Garrett should the Browns deal the four-time first-team All-Pro this offseason.

Washington reached the NFC Championship Game despite a porous defense, and the Commanders hold the second shortest odds at +600, followed by the Kansas City Chiefs at +700.

Another potential interesting destination is Las Vegas. While the Raiders’ roster would appear to be closer to rebuilding mode than title push, the Raiders didn’t hire 73-year-old coach Pete Carroll with the long game in mind.

The Raiders hold some intriguing assets, including the No. 6 and No. 37 overall draft picks in 2025, and veteran pass rusher Maxx Crosby. Whether Garrett would be open to Las Vegas is unknown, but the Raiders were installed with +700 odds.

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The defending NFL Defensive Player of the Year, Garrett made his trade request in a statement he released Monday morning.

“While I’ve loved calling this city my home, my desire to win and compete on the biggest stages won’t allow me to be complacent. The goal was never to go from Cleveland to Canton, it has always been to compete for and win a Super Bowl. With that in mind, I have requested to be traded from the Cleveland Browns,” Garrett wrote, in part.

Garrett is one of five finalists for the 2024 Defensive Player of the Year award after recording 14 sacks, three forced fumbles and a league-high 22 tackles for loss on the season, starting all 17 games.

NFL award recipients will be announced Thursday.

Since being selected No. 1 overall by the Browns in the 2017 draft, Garrett has racked up 102.5 sacks, 20 forced fumbles, 200 quarterback hits and 116 tackles for loss in 117 career games (114 starts).

He has made five straight Pro Bowls and six overall.

Garrett signed a five-year, $125 million extension with the Browns in 2020 and is set to count $19.7 million against the team’s cap in 2025. He would become an unrestricted free agent ahead of the 2027 season, according to Spotrac.

–Field Level Media

Jan 4, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) warms up before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Myles Garrett requests trade out of Cleveland

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Defending NFL Defensive Player of the Year and four-time All-Pro defensive end Myles Garrett has requested a trade out of Cleveland, citing his goal of competing and winning a Super Bowl.

Garrett, 29, made the request in a statement he released Monday morning.

“While I’ve loved calling this city my home, my desire to win and compete on the biggest stages won’t allow me to be complacent. The goal was never to go from Cleveland to Canton, it has always been to compete for and win a Super Bowl. With that in mind, I have requested to be traded from the Cleveland Browns,” Garrett wrote, in part.

Garrett is one of five finalists for the 2024 Defensive Player of the Year award after recording 14 sacks, three forced fumbles and a league-high 22 tackles for loss on the season, starting all 17 games.

NFL award recipients will be announced Thursday.

Since being selected No. 1 overall by the Browns in the 2017 draft, Garrett has racked up 102.5 sacks, 20 forced fumbles, 200 quarterback hits and 116 tackles for loss in 117 career games (114 starts).

He has made five straight Pro Bowls and six overall.

Garrett signed a five-year, $125 million extension with the Browns in 2020 and is set to count $19.7 million against the team’s cap in 2025. He would become an unrestricted free agent ahead of the 2027 season, according to Spotrac.

–Field Level Media

Oct 1, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns guard Wyatt Teller (77) reacts after he was flagged for a holding penalty in the third quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Browns place G Wyatt Teller (knee) on IR

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The Cleveland Browns placed Pro Bowl guard Wyatt Teller on injured reserve Wednesday.

The move will keep Teller off the field for at least the next four games for the Browns (1-2).

Teller sustained his knee injury during the third quarter of Cleveland’s 21-15 loss to the New York Giants last Sunday.

While head coach Kevin Stefanski initially informed reporters that Teller had been ruled out for this Sunday’s game against the host Las Vegas Raiders (1-2), he did not do the same for All-Pro pass rusher Myles Garrett (Achilles, thigh, feet).

Garrett, 28, has two sacks and two forced fumbles this season. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year and five-time Pro Bowl selection has 90.5 sacks for his career.

Teller, 29, has started 78 of 86 games he’s played in for the Browns and Buffalo Bills (2018), making three straight Pro Bowl appearances from 2021-23.

Also on Wednesday, the Browns signed tackle Germain Ifedi to the active roster from the practice squad.

Ifedi, 30, played in two games with Cleveland this season. He has started 83 of the 104 career games in which he played with four teams since being selected by the Seattle Seahawks with the 31st overall pick of the 2016 NFL Draft.

The Browns also signed tackles Sebastian Gutierrez and Ricky Lee III and defensive end Elerson Smith to the practice squad and released linebacker Luiji Vilain from the practice squad.

–Field Level Media