Garrett heads to Rams as Browns reshape defensive roster
Myles Garrett traded from Browns to Rams during 2026 offseason.
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NFL 2026 Offseason
Personnel moves, injuries, and roster changes during the 2026 NFL offseason period
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2026-08-24 to 2026-11-08 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 24 Aug, 00:34 UTC
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Derek Barnett career statistics and history
Derek Barnett has recorded 34 sacks and 216 tackles in 112 career games with the Philadelphia Eagles and Houston Texans. He was drafted 14th overall by Philadelphia in 2017 and is a Super Bowl champion with the Eagles. He turns 30 years old during the 2025 season.
Cleveland Browns trade Myles Garrett to Los Angeles Rams
In June 2025, the Cleveland Browns traded star defensive end Myles Garrett, a two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for linebacker Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round draft pick, a 2028 second-round pick, and a 2029 third-round pick.
Cleveland Browns place DE Alex Wright on season-ending injured reserve
The Cleveland Browns placed starting defensive end Alex Wright on season-ending injured reserve after he sustained a ruptured Achilles tendon during a joint practice with the Buffalo Bills on August 20. Wright was injured during a one-on-one drill with a Bills offensive lineman.
Alex Wright career statistics and contract details
Alex Wright, a third-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, signed a three-year, $33 million contract extension in November 2024. In 2024, he recorded 5.5 sacks and 37 tackles in 14 games with nine starts. Over his 51 career games with the Browns, Wright has totaled 11.5 sacks and 98 tackles.
Cleveland Browns sign defensive end Derek Barnett
The Cleveland Browns signed free-agent defensive end Derek Barnett to a one-year contract worth up to $5.5 million. Barnett, 30, is a former first-round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017 and most recently played for the Houston Texans, recording five sacks and 21 tackles in 17 games during the 2024 season.
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Browns address defensive line depth with Wright move, Barnett signing
Browns placed Wright on injured reserve, signed Barnett to defensive line.