Jun 3, 2026 - Sports

Myles Garrett says trade to Rams was "about winning"

Troy Smith

Three men pose in front of a RAMS backdrop. Center man holds a blue and yellow jersey reading GARRETT with the number 95; left and right men wear blue tops and smile. — Myles Garrett (middle) with Rams general manager Les Snead (left) and head coach Sean McVay (right) during a press conference on June 2. Photo: Kevin Terrell/Getty Images

"Since the very beginning, it's always been about winning."

— Myles Garrett during his introduction with the Los Angeles Rams.

Myles Garrett made his debut with the Rams on Tuesday, confirming the blockbuster trade that brought him there was all about winning.

What they're saying: "To be a winner now, to have an opportunity to do that immediately, that was ultimately too difficult to pass up," Garrett said during an introductory press conference.

"The opportunity to come here, to have an immediate and profound impact on this team, it was just something I had to move forward with."

Between the lines: Garrett said he found out about the trade a week ago and waived his contract's no-trade clause.

By the numbers: The two-time Defensive Player of the Year made the playoffs twice in nine seasons with the Browns.

The Rams made it to the NFC Championship game last season and are the odds-on favorite to win Super Bowl LXI.

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