On Monday, Myles Garrett shook up the NFL world by demanding a trade from the Cleveland Browns, citing lack of contention as the primary motivation. It's a significant development. Garrett is arguably the top defender in the NFL and the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, a premier sack artist who can transform any defense he joins. It's also not an obvious choice for the Browns, who still have dreams of serious contention despite a 3-14 season in 2024 that landed them the second pick in the 2025 NFL draft.
Discussing the development on First Take, Stephen A. Smith placed the blame for Garrett's demand at the feet of one person: Deshaun Watson.
