Browns Deny Myles Garrett's Trade Request: 'We Aren't Entertaining' Offers for Star

The Cleveland Browns aren't planning on trading star defensive end Myles Garrett despite his desire to be moved.

A team spokesperson said that the Browns' stance on dealing Garrett hasn't changed and "we aren't entertaining trade offers for Myles," via Tom Withers of the Associated Press.

The 29-year-old requested a change of scenery with a statement released on Monday.

Browns general manager Andrew Berry previously told reporters that the team wouldn't trade Garrett, even if the offer included two first-round picks.

"We always have a really good and direct two-way communication with our players (and) we feel really good about Myles, obviously, as a big piece of our future," Berry said, via Zac Jackson of The Athletic. "We're looking forward to him being on the field."

"Like I said in my (early January) press conference, we envision him going from Cleveland to Canton when his career is over," he added.

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo confirmed the Browns' desire to retain Garrett, reporting that they "do not intend to have any conversations" involving the six-time Pro Bowl pass-rusher.

Garrett still has two seasons remaining on a five-year, $125 million contract extension that he signed with Cleveland in 2020. He'll carry cap hits of $19.7 million for the 2025 season and $20.4 million for his 2026 campaign, via Spotrac.

He expressed his desire to play for a contending team during the 2024 regular season, explaining that he wasn't willing to stick around for a rebuild.

"I want the Browns to be able to put me and us in position to win," Garrett said, per Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com. "I'm not trying to rebuild. I'm trying to win right now. I want that to be apparent, when the season's over and we have those discussions, I want them to be able to illuminate that for me, illustrate that for me, so that can be something that I can see in the near future."

After winning 2023 Defensive Player of the Year honors, Garrett put together another strong 2024 campaign. In 17 starts, he recorded 14 sacks and three forced fumbles to go along with a league-leading 22 tackles for loss.

With the Browns coming off a 3-14 season, Garrett wants to be dealt. Cleveland doesn't seem willing to discuss potential swaps with opposing teams, though.