Myles Garrett wants out of Cleveland and who can blame him

What they're saying: "While I've loved calling this city my home, my desire to win and compete on the biggest stages won't allow me to be complacent," Garrett wrote.

• "The goal was never to go from Cleveland to Canton, it has always been to compete for and win a Super Bowl. With that in mind, I have requested to be traded from the Cleveland Browns."

The other side: Browns general manager Andrew Berry said last week he had no interest in trading Garrett, drafted with the No. 1 overall pick in 2017.

• "We want him to retire here," Berry said.

Flashback: Garrett's request comes after he made it clear in December that he did not want to be part of a rebuilding process.

• The Browns went 3-14 this season, finishing last in the AFC North.

By the numbers: Garrett is coming off his seventh consecutive double-digit sack season and fourth first-team All-Pro selection.

• The 29-year-old signed a five-year, $125 million extension in 2020 and is due a roster bonus of $5 million on March 16.

Between the lines: Cleveland will have the No. 2 pick in April's NFL Draft.

Yes, but: The team has one of the worst quarterback situations in the NFL.

• QB Deshaun Watson reinjured his Achilles last month.

Troy's thought bubble: Any fan who didn't see this coming is more optimistic than most, considering how awful the team was this past season.

• Any hopes of Garrett being a Joe Thomas-type player and ending his career in Cleveland appear to be dashed.