In a shocking move, the Cleveland Browns traded two-time Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday. This trade involved Pro Bowl pass-rusher Jared Verse and multiple draft picks, marking one of the most unexpected trades in recent NFL history.

Garrett, who set the NFL single-season sack record with 23 sacks in 2025, now transitions from a struggling Browns team to a Rams squad poised for a Super Bowl run in 2026. The SportsLine Projection Model has increased the Rams' Super Bowl chances by 5.7%, bringing their odds to 16.5% following the trade.

Despite his individual success, Garrett's career winning percentage of .407 with the Browns was the lowest among the 100-sack club since sacks became official in 1982. Notably, he boasts the best average in history with 0.94 sacks per game.

Key highlights of Garrett's career include:

• Sixth consecutive All-Pro selection
• Only the fourth player to switch teams after at least six straight All-Pro nods
• Odds to repeat as DPOY improved from +600 to +450 post-trade

Garrett has led the NFL in several categories since joining in 2017:

• Sacks: 125.5
• QB pressures: 413
• Tackles for loss: 149

With the Rams, he faces the potential for more advantageous situations, as the team is expected to lead games, allowing for more passing downs. The Rams had 11 sacks on third downs last season, whereas Garrett alone recorded 11 sacks on third downs last year.

Betting odds for Garrett include:

• Over/Under 15.75 sacks this season
• +2000 for Garrett to win DPOY and the Rams to win the Super Bowl
• +390 to break his own record of 23 sacks

As Garrett steps into this new chapter, he aims to redefine his legacy and elevate the Rams in their pursuit of another championship.