Myles Garrett was traded from the Cleveland Browns to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, August 17, 2026. The deal sent Jared Verse and three draft picks from the Rams to the Browns in exchange for Garrett [1, 2].
Garrett is a two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year and set the single-season sack record with 23 last year, boosting the Rams’ defensive strength [1]. The Rams, who finished 12-5 last season behind reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford, improved their chances to win Super Bowl LXI after the acquisition [1].
Before the trade, the Rams held the best odds to win the Super Bowl at +800 on DraftKings, the highest in the league. After adding Garrett, their odds shortened to +600, making them stronger favorites [1, 2]. The Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens stand at +1000 odds each, while the reigning champion Seattle Seahawks’ odds shifted from +1000 to +1100 after the trade [1, 2]. The Kansas City Chiefs have +1500 odds [2].
The Green Bay Packers’ Super Bowl odds lengthened from +1500 to +1700 following the trade, though they remain the NFC North favorites. Among division rivals, the Detroit Lions lead with +186 odds to win the NFC North, followed by Green Bay at +210 [2].
Stephen Oh, principal data engineer at SportsLine, noted about the Seahawks, "I would say that if/when we feel like rookie running back Jadarian Price and the Seattle running backs can match Kenneth Walker's production, Seattle will probably pull into a dead heat with the Rams" [1].
The Rams’ bolstered defense and Stafford’s leadership have shifted the balance of power in the NFL as the season approaches. The next step for the Rams will be to debut Garrett’s impact in their season opener, where expectations for a strong playoff run are high.
