Garrett requested a trade in February
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The standoff between six-time Pro Bowler Myles Garrett and the Cleveland Browns reached new heights this week as reports surfaced about a meeting that ultimately did not happen.
Last month, the star pass rusher recently informed the Browns of his desire to be traded to another team. Garrett then asked to meet with Browns owner Jimmy Haslam.
Aug 21, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, left, talks with managing and principal partner Jimmy Haslam before the game between the Cleveland Browns and the Philadelphia Eagles at FirstEnergy Stadium. (Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports)
But according to NFL Network, Haslam rejected the offer to meet with Garrett. Haslam then pointed Garrett in the direction of Browns general manager Andrew Barry, per Cleveland.com.
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In a statement announcing his trade request, Garrett said he prefers to land with a contender next season. The goal was never to go from Cleveland to Canton, it has always been to compete for and win a Super Bowl," he wrote.
Garrett doubled down on those sentiments and concluded that was not "aligned" with the direction of the franchise.
Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns warms up before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Cleveland Browns Stadium on December 10, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Browns beat the Jaguars 31-27. (Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images)
"I have a lot of love for Cleveland, but it's always for me been about [competing] for championships, winning those big games and winning Lombardis," Garrett told the NFL Network in February. "We haven't had the opportunity to do that. That's all I'm asking for."
"It's not a decision I take lightly," Garrett said. "It took time and lots of conversation, but just looking at the trajectory of the team, talking to some of the higher-ups ... I have a lot of respect for them, but I just don't think we're aligned on where the team is going in the near future."
Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns runs onto the field at halftime against the New York Jets at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images)
The Browns finished last season with a 3-14 record and face uncertainty at the quarterback position as Deshaun Watson rehabs after recently re-tearing his Achilles tendon. Watson initially tore his right Achilles in October.
The Browns brass have stated that they would not trade the 2023 NFL Defensive Player of the Year. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski previously said Garrett is "part of the present. He's part of the future."
Garrett has two years remaining on his contract with the Browns.
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Chantz Martin is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.
