Rather than a trade, Myles Garrett got out of the Browns the largest non-quarterback contract in NFL history. From a marketing perspective, they made a shrewd investment, given he is basically their entire entertainment value. At $40 million per year, he completely reset the market, and the Browns obliged to appease his threats.
But what did they get out of it? Granted, the Browns probably wanted to re-sign Garrett anyway, though perhaps not quite at $40 million APY. With a big jump in the cap, and more to come, it is easier to bear. But are they getting a committed player—something he apparently hasn’t always been to the fullest extent?