The Cleveland Browns may be preparing for the most SHOCKING trade of the entire NFL offseason — and honestly, the fact that Myles Garrett is STILL being mentioned in trade rumors after signing a massive extension is making fans around the league completely lose their minds. Because according to growing discussions following a report from Pro Football Talk, Garrett remains one of the biggest potential post–June 1 trade candidates in football… and honestly, the financial details suddenly make this situation look WAY more realistic than people expected.

That should terrify Browns fans immediately.

Because for months, Cleveland publicly insisted Garrett was untouchable. Franchise cornerstone. Defensive leader. The face of the organization. But now? The contract restructuring has people around the league asking a brutal question:

Why would the Browns restructure the deal THIS way if they truly had zero intention of considering a trade?

According to reports surrounding Garrett’s contract, Cleveland reportedly pushed his massive option bonus back until just days before the regular season instead of forcing the team to make an earlier commitment. That detail matters A LOT. Because financially, a post–June 1 trade reportedly changes everything for the Browns.

Before June 1?

Trading Garrett would have crushed Cleveland financially.

After June 1?

Suddenly the Browns can reportedly spread dead money across future years, making the move dramatically easier to survive from a salary-cap perspective.

And honestly, that is why these rumors refuse to die.

Because when teams start restructuring contracts in ways that create future flexibility, people around the NFL NOTICE. Fast.

Now publicly, the Browns reportedly continue insisting Garrett will not be traded. But honestly, fans have heard this story before all across the league. Teams deny rumors constantly… until suddenly a blockbuster deal happens overnight.

And if Cleveland actually moves Garrett?

It would completely change the entire NFL landscape immediately.

Because according to discussions surrounding his value around the league, Garrett is still viewed as one of the single most dominant defensive players in football. Elite pass rushers almost NEVER become available, especially ones still capable of completely taking over games by themselves.

That is why fans everywhere are already fantasizing about possible landing spots.

The Chicago Bears.

The Detroit Lions.

The Philadelphia Eagles.

The Buffalo Bills.

Teams desperate to win NOW would immediately line up for a chance to land someone like Garrett.

And honestly, Cleveland fans have every reason to panic about this situation emotionally.

Because many people already compare this possibility to the mistakes organizations make when they start tearing down rosters the wrong way. Some analysts reportedly even compared the idea to what the Dallas Cowboys have been criticized for repeatedly — moving away from core elite talent while trying to “restructure” the future.

That is dangerous.

Very dangerous.

Because if you trade the best player on your defense at the most important defensive position in football… what exactly are you building around afterward?

That is the question Browns fans are suddenly screaming online.

Especially because Garrett is not just productive statistically. He changes protections. He changes game plans. Offensive coordinators spend entire weeks trying to survive him. Those players do not grow on trees.

And honestly, that is why this story feels so explosive heading into June.

Because while Cleveland publicly says nothing is happening…

The financial structure, the timing, and the nonstop rumors are all telling fans a completely different story.

And once the NFL calendar officially flips past June 1?

Things around Myles Garrett could suddenly become VERY interesting.