Fri Feb 28 23:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Browns Star Pass Rusher Myles Garrett Shuts Down Contract Talks, Trade Request Remains
**CLEVELAND, OH** – Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett has officially closed the door on contract extension talks with the team, a league source confirmed. This comes despite the Browns’ repeated refusal to grant his trade request, first made public in early February.
The Browns met with Garrett’s representatives at the NFL Scouting Combine this week in an attempt to negotiate a new deal, but those efforts proved fruitless. General Manager Andrew Berry reiterated the team’s stance that they have no intention of trading the six-time Pro Bowler and four-time All-Pro. Head Coach Kevin Stefanski echoed this sentiment, stating that Garrett remains a key part of the Browns’ present and future plans.
Garrett, 29, is entering the final two years of a record-breaking five-year, $125 million contract signed in 2020. While the deal is lucrative, it lacks guaranteed money beyond this season. This lack of guaranteed compensation, however, is not the primary driver behind Garrett’s desire to leave, as he has publicly stated his wish to play for a contending team. The Browns’ dismal 3-14 season in 2024, their worst since a winless 2017 campaign, appears to be a major factor in his decision.
Garrett’s trade request and subsequent rejection of contract talks leave his future in Cleveland uncertain. With the Browns holding the second overall pick in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, the team faces a critical offseason decision regarding one of their most valuable players.
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