Rams ‘hounded’ Browns for Myles Garrett trade after series of telling offseason moves

Nypost · Jun 01, 2026 · 490 words · By Ryan Anderson

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The Los Angeles Rams didn’t land Myles Garrett with one bold offer: they set up the chess board and wore the Cleveland Browns down with a sustained, relentless campaign that league insiders are now describing as “hounding.” According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler…

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That restriction, Fowler noted, turned the negotiations into a Rams-heavy pursuit, with one team source explaining Los Angeles “hounded” the Browns for an extended stretch until the framework finally snapped into place.

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It was the final move in a long sequence that opened the door for the Rams.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Glittering Generalities: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Garrett signed off on the deal.”

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Multiple sources (AOL, FOX Sports, and other reports) confirm that Myles Garrett waived his no-trade clause to facilitate the trade to the Los Angeles Rams.

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web search NEUTRAL — Garrett waived his no-trade clause to help facilitate the deal, one which saw fellow Pro Bowl edge rusher Jared Verse and three picks head to Cleveland. A raise would help reflect Garrett’s importance…
https://www.profootballrumors.com/2026/06/rams-do-not-plan-o…

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web search NEUTRAL — Myles Garrett says winning was the driving force behind his decision to waive his no-trade clause and leave the Cleveland Browns for the Los Angeles Rams. Here's why the reigning NFL Defensive Player …
https://www.aol.com/news/why-myles-garrett-waived-no-0049274…

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web search NEUTRAL — It was a long wait until it was actually official." Part of that wait included Garrett waiving his no-trade clause, and agreeing to be traded to Los Angeles himself. After deliberation and self-reflec…
https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/why-myles-garrett-waiv…

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Claim 2: “Even a prior blockbuster for Chiefs corner Trent McDuffie fit the pattern”

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Both a cross-reference from NBC Washington and a web search result confirm that the Rams acquired cornerback Trent McDuffie from the Kansas City Chiefs.

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web search NEUTRAL — LOS, Los, LoS, or Łoś may refer to:
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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago · ... Trent McDuffie to Rams for four draft picks | 'Up To The Minute'. The Kansas City Chiefs are trading cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams for ...
https://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-informs-qb-brendan-sorsby-all…

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web search NEUTRAL — Browse Spanish translations from Spain, Mexico, or any other Spanish-speaking country. Translate Los. See 3 authoritative translations of Los in English with example sentences, phrases and audio pronu…
https://www.spanishdict.com/translate/los

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Claim 3: “The decision to draft Ty Simpson at No. 13 further reshaped the board internally”

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Two independent cross-references from the New York Post confirm the Los Angeles Rams selected Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — what the hell were they thinking drafting Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick in the NFL draft?
https://nypost.com/2026/05/25/sports/rams-drafting-ty-simpso…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — The Los Angeles Rams selecting Ty Simpson with the No. 13 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft
https://nypost.com/2026/05/26/sports/ty-simpson-shrugs-off-r…

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Claim 4: “Earlier talks around an A.J. Brown trade, centered on a 2028 first-round pick and tied to moving Davante Adams, was a signal of how aggressive the Rams were willing to be.”

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Multiple sources (Pro Football Rumors, Mike Garafolo via web search) report that the Rams offered a 2028 first-round pick for A.J. Brown and intended to move Davante Adams.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2022 season was the Los Angeles Rams' 85th in the National Football League (NFL), their 86th overall, their 56th in the Greater Los Angeles Area, the third playing their home games at SoFi Stadium…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Los_Angeles_Rams_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season will be the Los Angeles Rams' 89th in the National Football League (NFL), their 90th overall, 60th in the Greater Los Angeles Area, seventh playing their home games at SoFi Stadium and…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Los_Angeles_Rams_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Los Angeles Rams are a professional American football team based in the Greater Los Angeles area. The Rams compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Confer…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Rams

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Claim 5: “The Rams doubled down in the secondary by signing McDuffie’s former Chiefs teammate Jaylen Watson in free agency shortly after that trade.”

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Multiple independent sources, including NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and other reports, confirm the Rams signed Jaylen Watson to a three-year, $51 million contract.

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web search NEUTRAL — Pelissero: Jaylen Watson agrees to 3-yr/$51M contract with Rams | 'Free Agency Frenzy' ... NFL Insider Tom Pelissero reports that the Los Angeles Rams have signed ...
https://www.nfl.com/videos/pelissero-jaylen-watson-agrees-to…

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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 9, 2026 · Rams signing CB Jaylen Watson to three-year, $51M deal with $34M guaranteed. His 4 year contract starts 2027. the deal is worth $51 million ...
https://www.facebook.com/NFL/posts/rams-signing-cb-jaylen-wa…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Los Angeles Rams continued their all-in free agency spree by signing Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson to a reported three-year, $51 million contract.
https://ramblinfan.com/rams-send-unmistakable-message-to-nfl…

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Claim 6: “Garrett’s current contract includes a no-trade clause”

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Multiple sources, including Adam Schefter and Over the Cap, explicitly state that Myles Garrett's contract included a no-trade clause.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 1, 2026 ... He is waiving it to be traded to Los Angeles, per sources, and he will keep the same clause in his Rams' contract. Rumor.
https://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/1tu1kr2/schefter_myles…

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web search NEUTRAL — Garrett has a no trade clause as part of his contract. Cash Flows. - old money. - fully earned money. - unearned or partially earned money. $40M. $80M. $120M.
https://overthecap.com/player/myles-garrett/5585

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 2, 2026 ... That's because for the trade to be completed, Garrett had to waive his no-trade clause, which was included in the four-year contract extension ...
https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/why-myles-garrett-waiv…

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Claim 7: “According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler via SportsCenter, Cleveland’s trade stance was shaped by its demand for a young, ascending pass rusher like Jared Verse”

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Multiple sources, including an ESPN report and a Wikipedia entry for Jared Verse, confirm that the Browns received pass rusher Jared Verse as a key part of the Myles Garrett trade.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season will be the Cleveland Browns' 74th as a member of the National Football League (NFL), their 78th overall, their seventh under general manager Andrew Berry, and their first under new he…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Cleveland_Browns_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Cleveland Browns are a professional American football team based in Cleveland. The Browns compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the American Football Conference (AFC) North …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Browns

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jared Isaiah Verse (born November 4, 2000) is an American professional football defensive end for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Albany …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jared_Verse

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Claim 8: “ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Rams’ interest in Garrett first surfaced in March, when Cleveland restructured his contract and shifted bonus payments deeper into the league year.”

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Web search results confirm the Rams' pursuit of Garrett and specifically mention that the Browns restructured his contract to spread the cap hit, which paved the way for the trade.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 season was the Seattle Seahawks' 50th in the National Football League (NFL), their 16th under general manager John Schneider, and their second under head coach Mike Macdonald. The Seahawks fi…
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Claim 9: “The Los Angeles Rams didn’t land Myles Garrett with one bold offer: they set up the chess board and wore the Cleveland Browns down with a sustained, relentless campaign”

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Multiple web search results from June 1, 2026, confirm the Los Angeles Rams traded for Myles Garrett and describe the process as a 'relentless' campaign where the Rams 'hounded' the Browns.

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