BEREA, Ohio -- Defensive end Myles Garrett said Friday that signing a record-breaking extension with the Cleveland Browns, just one month after requesting a trade, wasn't about the money but feeling more confident in the team's future.
Garrett requested a trade on Feb. 3 after a 3-14 finish in Cleveland, his sixth losing year in eight NFL seasons, expressing his desire to play for a contending team. It led to a public dispute between Garrett and the only franchise he has known since being selected with the top pick in the 2017 NFL draft.