Latest Myles Garrett-Todd Monken update bodes poorly for Browns
The Browns need to get their star pass rusher on the same page as their new head coach, and that process doesn't appear to be underway.
The Cleveland Browns signed star edge rusher Myles Garrett to a four-year extension last offseason, which included a no-trade clause designed to keep Garrett with the franchise until 2030. And last season, despite the Browns struggling for most of the season and missing the playoffs yet again, Garrett was exceptional, setting a new NFL sack record with 23 total sacks and First-Team All-Pro and Defensive Player of the Year honors. But that extension last offseason came after Garrett asked for a trade, citing a desire to win, and the Browns refused.
And at some points last season, it seemed Garrett might still be discontented with his situation. So, with the Browns welcoming a new head coach in Todd Monken, it's important that Garrett and Monken get on the same page. But it seems that process has yet to begin.
"Myles? No," Monken said when asked if he'd had a "face-to-face with Garrett yet" before quickly moving on to the next question. #Browns HC Todd Monken was asked if he’s met Myles Garrett yet: “No.
” pic. twitter. com/zTEUQABCow — Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) May 21, 2026 The Browns are in the midst of their Organized Team Activities (OTAs) this offseason, which are voluntary – so it is not necessarily a major red flag that the head coach hasn't met up with Myles Garrett yet.