'Morning Quickie': Fans not upset with Myles Garrett, but others

Browns star defensive player requests a trade

Cleveland Browns fans learned some shocking news Monday—star defensive end Myles Garrett has officially requested a trade. The franchise cornerstone, a leader on and off the field, and a player many saw as a future Hall of Famer in a Browns uniform, is ready to move on. In a statement made public on Monday, Garrett expressed his gratitude for the Browns organization and the Cleveland community while making it clear—his decision is driven by one thing: the pursuit of a Super Bowl.

“As a kid dreaming of the NFL, all I focused on was the ultimate goal of winning a Super Bowl—and that goal fuels me today more than ever. My love for the community of Northeast Ohio and the incredible fanbase of the Cleveland Browns has made this one of the toughest decisions of my life. These past eight years have shaped me into the man that I am today.” “While I’ve loved calling this city my home, my desire to win and compete on the biggest stages won’t allow me to be complacent. The goal was never to go from Cleveland to Canton—it has always been to compete for and win a Super Bowl.” “With that in mind, I have requested to be traded from the Cleveland Browns.”

Garrett has been the face of the Browns’ defense since being drafted No. 1 overall in 2017. His dominance on the field and leadership in the locker room made him a cornerstone of the franchise. Now, Cleveland faces a harsh reality: they could be losing a generational talent at the peak of his career.

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