Garrett Secures Historic Deal with Browns Amid Trade Speculations

After a turbulent month where Garrett sought a trade and the Browns strongly insisted he would stay, a resolution is now in place: Garrett has agreed to a groundbreaking new contract with the Browns, making him the top-earning non-quarterback in NFL history, as reported by Adam Schefter of ESPN.

The exact terms of the deal haven’t been fully disclosed yet, but it’s believed to guarantee $123.5 million and provide an average annual salary of $40 million.

Garrett’s trade request gave him significant leverage over the Browns, who were unwilling to lose their star player despite his dissatisfaction. Offering him a substantial $123.5 million guaranteed proved to be an effective strategy to placate him.

Nevertheless, questions linger about whether Garrett’s primary aspiration to clinch a Super Bowl title has shifted. The Browns don’t appear particularly close to achieving that milestone. With Garrett, now 29, seemingly committing his peak years to Cleveland, it suggests either confidence in the team’s potential for transformation or an acceptance that while they might not crown him a champion, they will ensure his wealth.