Browns general manager Andrew Berry said Tuesday that the team will not consider moving on from Garrett, who requested a trade in early February, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports. "We respect and appreciate [Garrett]," Berry said, but clarified that "we're not interested in moving him." The Browns remain steadfast about wanting to retain Garrett, with Berry having said in January that even an offer of two first-round picks in exchange for the standout defensive end wouldn't convince the team to budge. Still, Garrett said in his trade request that his top priority is to compete for a Super Bowl immediately, and Cleveland seems, by contrast, to be heading toward a rebuild. If both sides refuse to budge as the offseason progresses, it's possible Garrett's hand is forced and he considers a holdout.
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Browns general manager Andrew Berry said Tuesday that the team will not consider moving on from Garrett, who requested a trade in early February, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports. "We respect and appreciate [Garrett]," Berry said, but clarified that "we're not interested in moving him." The Browns remain steadfast about wanting to retain Garrett, with Berry having said in January that even an offer of two first-round picks in exchange for the standout defensive end wouldn't convince the team to budge. Still, Garrett said in his trade request that his top priority is to compete for a Super Bowl immediately, and Cleveland seems, by contrast, to be heading toward a rebuild. If both sides refuse to budge as the offseason progresses, it's possible Garrett's hand is forced and he considers a holdout.
Garrett officially announced Monday his request to be traded by the Browns, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Garrett, the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, said in his announcement: "The goal was never to go from Cleveland to Canton, it has always been to compete for and win a Super Bowl." The 29-year-old's trade request comes with the context of the Browns seemingly entering a rebuilding phase, with Deshaun Watson (Achilles) uncertain for the 2025 season, and Cleveland in the mix to potentially reset at the quarterback position, holding the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. General manager Andrew Berry stated in late January that Garrett isn't on the trade block, specifying that even an offer of two first-round picks wouldn't move the needle, per Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, but the defensive end's superstar status gives him substantial leverage. He has two years remaining on his current deal, with both seasons carrying roughly a $20 million cap hit.
Garrett recorded two tackles, including one for a loss, in Week 18's loss to the Ravens. Garrett finished the regular season with 47 tackles, including 14.0 sacks, over 17 games played. He also set an NFL record, becoming the first player to achieve at least 14.0 sacks in four consecutive seasons. With two years left on his contract, Garrett is slated to return to Cleveland in 2025; however, the defensive end sent a message to the organization in December that he doesn't want to endure another rebuild. He hasn't requested a trade yet, but Garrett wants to hear the team's plans to come back from its 3-14 season before considering his next step.
Garrett (thigh) does not carry an injury designation into Saturday's game against the Ravens, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Garrett was a DNP in the first two sessions of the week due to a thigh issue, but his limited participation in Thursday's practice was enough for him to shed an injury tag heading into Saturday's regular-season finale. The All-Pro defensive end is coming off a two-sack performance against the Dolphins this past Sunday, which brought him up to 14.0 sacks on the season.
Garrett (thigh) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Garrett was a surprise addition to the Browns' injury report Tuesday with a thigh issue, and he still wasn't healthy enough for football activities Wednesday. He'll have one more opportunity to practice Thursday before Saturday's game at Baltimore.
Garrett didn't practice Tuesday due to a thigh issue, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. It's not clear when Garrett suffered the injury, as he logged his usual hefty workload on defense Sunday against Miami and picked up 2.0 sacks. The extent to which the star pass rusher is able to practice Wednesday and Thursday should shed clarity on whether he'll be able to play Saturday versus Baltimore. If Garrett can't suit up against the Ravens, it would be a huge blow to the Browns' defense, as the veteran defensive end is tied for the NFL lead with 14.0 sacks on the season.
Garrett recorded four tackles, three for a loss, and 2.0 sacks in Sunday's 20-3 loss to the Dolphins in Week 17. The sacks increased Garrett's season total to 14.0, which made him the first player in NFL history to achieve at least 14.0 sacks in four consecutive seasons.
Garrett sent a message to the Cleveland organization Friday that he does not want to endure another rebuild, Jason Lloyd of The Athletic reports. "I'm not trying to rebuild. I'm trying to win right now," Garrett said. "I want that to be apparent when the season's over and we have those discussions." Garrett is under team control for two seasons beyond the current one and has already been through one rebuild, which included his rookie season in 2017, when the Browns went 0-16. The star defensive lineman added that he wants to stay loyal to a team that has stuck by him, but Garrett, who turns 29 next weekend, is very much in "win now" mode. He cited the club's plans at quarterback as a major issue. Considering a failed gamble on Deshaun Watson, the uncertain status of running back Nick Chubb (foot), and a 3-11 record during a season that was supposed to include the postseason, the organization is need of a major roster makeover.
Garrett (back) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bengals, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports. Garrett popped up on the Browns' injury report Thursday as a non-participant in practice due to a back issue. However, he returned to full practice Friday, appearing to have moved past the injury in time to play in Sunday's divisional matchup. Expect Garrett to cause problems for the Bengals' offensive line in Week 16.