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Why Myles Garrett waived no-trade clause to join Rams: ‘Bit of urgency’

Nypost · · 990 words · By Michael Duarte
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Why Myles Garrett waived no-trade clause to join Rams: ‘Bit of urgency’ See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The California Post on GoogleMyles Garrett is officially a Los Angeles Ram.

Common ground

Garrett arrived in Los Angeles for a physical and an introductory press conference on Tuesday and told everyone exactly why he waived his no-trade clause and agreed to leave the only NFL franchise he had ever known.

Perspective signals

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

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eFinder identified 3 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 80% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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Repetition 90% confidence
Repeating a message until it is accepted as truth.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing repetition helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.
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Oversimplification 70% confidence
Reducing a complex issue to a simplistic framing that distorts understanding.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 15 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The Rams were one play away from winning the Super Bowl four months ago.”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 2: “A year ago, Garrett requested a trade out of Cleveland.”
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The web search results provided for this claim are irrelevant (referring to Myles Kennedy and Myles Apparel) and do not mention a trade request from the Cleveland Browns.
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web search NEUTRAL — San Francisco-born and performance-driven, these men's athletic shorts are designed for the guy who doesn't stop moving when the workout ends. Whether you're mid-rep, mid-run, or grabbing coffee after…
https://mylesapparel.com/collections/shorts
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web search NEUTRAL — He is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Alter Bridge and of Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators alongside guitarist Slash.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myles_Kennedy
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web search NEUTRAL — We design our activewear with you in mind tailored for runners and active lifestyles. Every piece combines lightweight durability, flexibility, and a sleek, athletic fit that moves effortlessly from w…
https://mylesapparel.com/
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Claim 3: “Garrett arrived in Los Angeles for a physical and an introductory press conference on Tuesday”
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Three separate web search results from June 2, 2026, confirm Garrett's arrival in Los Angeles for a physical and an introductory press conference with Sean McVay and Les Snead.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — BMO Stadium (formerly Banc of California Stadium) is a soccer-specific stadium in the Exposition Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States. It is the home of Major League Soccer's Lo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMO_Stadium
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 30 for 30 is the title for a series of documentary films airing on ESPN.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_30_for_30_films
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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 4: “Garrett has ties to LA through his father who was born here”
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While web search results confirm he is now in LA and mention his father, none of the provided evidence explicitly states that his father was born in Los Angeles.
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web search NEUTRAL — Myles Lorenz Garrett (born December 29, 1995) is an American professional football defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myles_Garrett
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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 4, 2026 · ... Myles Garrett to Los Angeles. #MylesGarrett #JaredVerse #Browns ... just born with muscles #mylesgarrett #cleveland #browns #nfl #hardknocks ...
https://www.tiktok.com/@nflonfox/video/7591572899740388663
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 12, 2026 · #BORN&RAISED Los Angeles Rams ❤️. 2w. 7. Profile photo of Gary. Gary Meyers. Carla Darko pardon me u mean saint louis rams and ...
https://www.facebook.com/Rams/videos/myles-garretts-first-we…
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Claim 5: “his Olympic gold medalist girlfriend Chloe Kim, who is from nearby Torrance.”
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Multiple web search results confirm Chloe Kim is an Olympic gold medalist, is dating Myles Garrett, and that the trade to LA was a 'win' for their relationship. Wikipedia confirms her gold medalist status.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Chloe Kim (; born April 23, 2000) is an American professional snowboarder and two-time Olympic gold medalist. At the 2018 Winter Olympics, she became the youngest woman to win an Olympic snowboarding …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chloe_Kim
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 5, 2026 ... Let the man play Football . Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim is officially shutting down viral rumors claiming she engineered boyfriend Myles ...
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZNN2VlRndc/?hl=en
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 2, 2026 ... Myles Garrett acknowledged on Tuesday his blockbuster trade to Los Angeles has been a win for his relationship with Chloe Kim.
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/myles-garrett-loves-rams-t…
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Claim 6: “the Rams traded for pro-bowl cornerback Trent McDuffie in the offseason”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 7: “Myles Garrett is officially a Los Angeles Ram.”
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Multiple independent sources confirm the trade to the Los Angeles Rams, including a New York Post cross-reference, web search results discussing the trade, and a Wikipedia entry explicitly stating he is a defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams.
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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…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Seattle_Seahawks_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 — Myles Lorenz Garrett (born December 29, 1995) is an American professional football defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). Garrett played college football for the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myles_Garrett
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Claim 8: “extended Matthew Stafford for another year”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 9: “he signed a four-year, $160 million contract extension making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.”
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No evidence was provided for this claim after searching.
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Claim 10: “his friendship with Lakers’ superstar LeBron James”
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The provided evidence includes general information about LeBron James and Klutch Sports, but no specific source confirms a personal friendship between Myles Garrett and LeBron James.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Cleveland Cavaliers, often referred to as the Cavs, are an American professional basketball team based in Cleveland. The Cavaliers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Cavaliers
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Klutch Sports Group is an American sports agency based in Los Angeles, California, founded by entrepreneur, sports agent, and chief executive officer Rich Paul. Klutch Sports Group represents nearly 2…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klutch_Sports_Group
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — LeBron Raymone James Sr. ( lə-BRON; born December 30, 1984) is an American professional basketball player who most recently played for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NB…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LeBron_James
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Claim 11: “They’ve reached two Super Bowls and won one over the last five years.”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 12: “He is the two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award winner.”
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Two independent cross-references from Flipboard confirm that Myles Garrett is a two-time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Myles Garrett [is a] 2-time AP Defensive Player of the Year
https://flipboard.com/topic/news/browns-trading-2-time-ap-de…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Myles Garrett [is a] two-time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year
https://flipboard.com/topic/news/browns-trade-2-time-ap-defe…
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Claim 13: “Garrett is 30 years old”
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Wikipedia lists his birth date as December 29, 1995. Given the current date in the evidence (June 2026), he would be 30 years old. This is also corroborated by a New York Post cross-reference.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Myles Lorenz Garrett (born December 29, 1995) is an American professional football defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). Garrett played college football for the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myles_Garrett
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) is an annual award presented by the Associated Press (AP) to the defensive player in the National Football League (NFL) deemed to have had the most outst…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AP_NFL_Defensive_Player_of_the…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Garrett Paul Nussmeier (born February 7, 2002) is an American professional football quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU and …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garrett_Nussmeier
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Claim 14: “traded away a Pro-Bowl defensive end in Jared Verse and a future first-round pick for the reigning DPOY.”
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Claim 15: “Last year he broke the NFL’s all-time single season sack record with 23.”
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Three independent web search results from January 4, 2026, confirm that Garrett recorded 23 sacks in the 2025 season, breaking the NFL single-season record.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 4, 2026 ... Reggie White has an asterisk, however. 21 sacks in just 12 games in 1987. It took Garrett 17 to get just 23. 24w.
https://www.facebook.com/AdamSchefter/posts/myles-garrett-no…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 4, 2026 ... Browns defensive end Myles Garrett set the NFL's single-season sack record Sunday with a sack of Joe Burrow to give him 23.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47503855/browns-myles-ga…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 4, 2026 ... Garrett totaled 23 sacks during the 2025 season to set a new NFL record.
https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/myles-garrett-reflects-…
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.