The saga between Miles Garrett and the Browns is approaching a lucrative end.
The superstar defensive end inked the four-year extension on Sunday.
The transaction includes an average annual amount of $40 million and includes a $123 million bond. According to ESPNmade him the highest paying non-quarter in NFL history.
Garrett told reporters last month that he had not signed an extension with the team and had previously requested a deal.
“When I talk to the management at the Browns, I don't feel that our future is in line with the victory we have now.” Garrett told ESPN “NFL Countdown” a few hours before Super Bowl 2025. “That's what I look forward to at this stage of my career.”
However, it appears he has changed his mind or has remained without a choice.
After Garrett's comments, Browns general manager Andrew Berry insisted that the team had no plans to trade him.
“Miles, like you guys told me, he's a big part of our organization, he's a really good guy and he's a great player,” Berry said. He spoke to cleveland.com. “I understand the demands and everything about trade, but our stance has not really changed. I can't imagine the best situation for the Browns to not have Miles as part of the organization.
“I don't really touch on any conversations with other teams. Just paying respect,” Berry added. “I don't think it's suitable only for current and future businesses, but I'm not interested in Miles' trading so it has nothing to do with this situation.”
It also comes two days after owner Jimmy Haslam reportedly refused a request to meet with Garrett regarding his trade demands.
Garrett's extensions will run throughout the 2030 season.
Garrett, 29, is four first-team All-Pro and two second-team All-Pro, and was an NFL defensive player two years ago.
He has recorded 72 bags over the past five seasons.
