Report: Browns conditional third-round pick becomes first-round pick if Rams trade Garrett to AFC North
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Key Points:
- The Cleveland Browns completed a trade sending Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for edge rusher Jared Verse and multiple draft picks spanning 2027 to 2029.
- The 2029 third-round pick included in the trade is conditional and will upgrade to a first-round pick if the Rams trade Garrett to another team within the AFC North division.
- This condition provides the Browns added protection against potentially facing Garrett twice a year if he were traded to a divisional rival.
- Although it seems unlikely the Rams will trade Garrett again, the Browns structured the deal to minimize future risks of divisional competition against him.