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Myles Garrett reportedly rejects contract extension from the Browns after requesting trade

A standoff between Myles Garrett and the Cleveland Browns appears to be forming: In the month since the star defensive end requested a trade, the Browns have said that they don't want to trade him. Now, Garrett has reportedly turned down an extension to stay in Cleveland, per multiple reports.

Cleveland.com's Mary Kay Cabot reported Thursday that Garrett's camp has "slammed the door" on negotiations for a new contract with the Browns. ESPN confirmed on Thursday that Garrett was not open to a new contract with the team.

At the beginning of the month, Garrett publicly requested a trade from the Browns, saying that he wanted to win a Super Bowl and didn't want to get "complacent.