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Cleveland Browns star edge rusher Myles Garrett has officially requested a trade from the team. The 2023 Defensive Player of the Year has been consistently great for years. Unlike their star player, the Browns have not been as great. Garrett’s desire to win more than individual awards has been apparent for some time now. It became evident while the Browns were featured on the most recent season of HBO’s Hard Knocks.
Garrett’s statement proves that winning still matters to players in this league. In a money driven league where everyone is out for the biggest pay day no matter the location; it’s refreshing to see a generational talent want more. This is only the beginning of what will be an ongoing saga as the offseason gets underway. Garrett’s request comes days after Browns GM Andrew Barry said he would not trade him.
GM’s have no problem cutting or trading a player when it is beneficial for them. When the player wants out they get painted in as selfish which is simply not fair. The former sack leader deserves to be on a team that will put him in a position to play football deeper into January. Andrew Berry should grant the trade request as a thank you to everything Garrett has given that wretched organization. Teams will be calling about Garrett’s services, but will Andrew Berry answer?