Daily DLP: Myles Garrett trade parallels with Lions Detroit Lions Podcast

Daily DLP: Myles Garrett trade parallels with Lions Detroit Lions Podcast

From The Detroit Lions Podcast by Detroit Lions Podcast

June 2, 2026 · 33 min

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The episode discusses the trade of Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams and its implications for the Detroit Lions and the NFL.

Myles Garrett is headed to the Los Angeles Rams. Cleveland moved its franchise pass rusher for a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second, a 2029 third, and defensive end Jared Verse. The package stretches across three drafts and includes a young edge who already owns hardware. The move echoes the Detroit Lions’ Matthew Stafford exit. Different positions. Same rhythm. A star sought a new path, and the team reset its timeline. The Detroit Lions Podcast dug into what changed in Cleveland, why the Rams’ offer won, and how this frames Detroit and the NFL. Why Cleveland Moved Its Franchise Star Garrett held a no-trade clause, built to steer his landing spot. He had been on board until recent weeks. Two issues pushed the situation. He was not thrilled with Todd Mangin as head coach. He also was not thrilled with Cleveland seriously considering a return to Deshaun Watson at quarterback. That combination turned the temperature. The Browns had zero intention of moving him at last season’s trade deadline. After the draft, during the owners meetings, they began listening. The door opened. Garrett was ready to leave. Cleveland did not need to broadcast it. They simply picked a lane. The Rams’…

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