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6 potential Myles Garrett landing spots after his Browns trade request

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CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 29: Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns takes the field before playing the game against the Miami Dolphins at Huntington Bank Field on December 29, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776151579 ORIG FILE ID: 2191787161
CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 29: Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns takes the field before playing the game against the Miami Dolphins at Huntington Bank Field on December 29, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776151579 ORIG FILE ID: 2191787161

Myles Garrett has requested a trade from the Cleveland Browns.

In a statement posted to X by ESPN's Adam Schefter, Garrett cited his desire to win a Super Bowl as the reason for his request. Now, it's up to the Browns to find the best possible return for their four-time All-Pro and the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year.

That shouldn't be too hard. All 31 other teams should have interest in a player of this caliber at a premium position like edge rusher. But the reality is not all of them are ready to compete at the level Garrett wants, and the Browns aren't likely to ship him to a division rival like the Cincinnati Bengals, who could desperately use his services.

So here's a list of six teams Garrett could realistically find himself on in 2025.

6. Green Bay Packers

Nov 28, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Nov 28, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Though the Packers were top 10 in sacks this season, they were just 26th in pass rush win rate. Garrett would drastically improve that number for a team with a young franchise quarterback ready to win.

5. Los Angeles Rams

Oct 6, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jared Verse (8) and defensive tackle Kobie Turner (91) celebrate after sacking Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Oct 6, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jared Verse (8) and defensive tackle Kobie Turner (91) celebrate after sacking Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

How unfair would it be for the Rams to lose Aaron Donald to retirement only to land Myles Garrett a couple years later? They already have a nice young nucleus on defense. Garrett would transform that unit into one ready to compete for something more than Wild Card losses.

4. Los Angeles Chargers

Dec 28, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) and safety Derwin James Jr. (3) run off the field after defeating the New England Patriots in the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
Dec 28, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) and safety Derwin James Jr. (3) run off the field after defeating the New England Patriots in the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Jim Harbaugh got the Chargers back into the playoffs. Now the real work begins. What better way to continue building than replacing free agent Khalil Mack with maybe the only available player who's better.

3. Washington Commanders

Dec 22, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrates after throwing the game winning touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
Dec 22, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrates after throwing the game winning touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

The Commanders might have the widest championship window in the NFL thanks to having the best young quarterback. That defense needs some help, though.

2. Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson runs out of the tunnel during the Lions season opener against the Los Angeles Rams at Ford Field in Detroit, on Sunday, Sept. 8. 2024. Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson runs out of the tunnel during the Lions season opener against the Los Angeles Rams at Ford Field in Detroit, on Sunday, Sept. 8. 2024. Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Sure, the Lions have Aidan Hutchinson returning, but they were always thin on pass rushers opposite him. Can you imagine Hutchinson and Garrett on the same team? Yikes.

1. Buffalo Bills

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 19: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills throws a pass against the Baltimore Ravens in the third quarter during the AFC Divisional Playoff at Highmark Stadium on January 19, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776265750 ORIG FILE ID: 2194794649
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 19: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills throws a pass against the Baltimore Ravens in the third quarter during the AFC Divisional Playoff at Highmark Stadium on January 19, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776265750 ORIG FILE ID: 2194794649

Josh Allen can only carry the Bills so far on his own. They become a lot scarier if they get an equal gamebreaker on the defensive side of the ball like Garrett.

This article originally appeared on For The Win: 6 potential Myles Garrett landing spots after his Browns trade request