Les Snead spent months of the offseason trying to get the Browns to trade Myles Garrett
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Key Points:
- Rams General Manager Les Snead revealed that the trade for Myles Garrett was in discussion for months, starting early in the offseason with head coach Sean McVay aiming to strengthen the defense.
- Snead initiated contact with Browns GM Andrew Berry after the Browns modified Garrett’s contract in March, which made him easier to trade, though initial offers involving draft picks were rejected.
- The Browns eventually demanded young pass rusher Jared Verse in the trade package, which the Rams initially resisted due to Verse’s value to their team.
- After ongoing negotiations and the approach of a June 1 deadline, the Rams agreed to the trade, with Garrett waiving his no-trade clause to finalize the deal.
- Snead emphasized the strong relationship with Berry and the careful, strategic nature of the discussions leading to acquiring the NFL’s reigning Defensive Player of the Year.