Eagles linked to NFL superstar whose new deal could get him traded — what it means for Philly
The Eagles have previously expressed interest in NFL superstar, and his new contract could open door to trade.
Browns superstar Myles Garrett is back in trade rumors — a development that could interest Eagles general manager Howie Roseman and other NFL executives. ESPN’s Field Yates reported on Wednesday that Cleveland has revised Garrett’s contract, moving back the option dates in his contract from late March to early September. This restructure opens up a trade window each year, giving Cleveland more flexibility to move Garrett, according to Spotrac’s Jason Fitzgerald and other experts.
One month after demanding a trade from Cleveland last offseason, Garrett signed a four-year extension with the Browns to become the highest-paid edge rusher in NFL history. In the first year of his new deal in 2025, Garrett broke the league’s single-season sack record with 23. Garrett is already one of the best defensive players in NFL history, so if he becomes available, many teams will pursue a trade.
Before he signed an extension last offseason, the Eagles reportedly had “real” interest in trading for Garrett, according to The Athletic. Days before the NFL trade deadline this past season, Yahoo Sports reported the Eagles were still “hot” for Garrett, but Cleveland didn’t want to trade him. Cleveland.
com’s Mary Kay Cabot reported yesterday that the Browns do not have plans to trade Garrett, even though his reworked deal makes it financially feasible. Of course, the NFL is fluid, and a team’s plans one day can change the next. If Garrett does become available any time in the next year or two, the Eagles could be one of the teams who pursue him.