Myles Garrett Secures the Bag: Cleveland Browns extend star pass rusher with historic deal

Myles Garrett just reset the market for defensive players.

The Cleveland Browns and their superstar edge rusher have agreed to a record-breaking contract extension, making Garrett the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history at a whopping $40 million per year, with $123.5 million guaranteed.

📢 Reported by ESPN, the deal was finalized today between Browns GM Andrew Berry and Myles Garrett’s agent, Nicole Lynn of Klutch Sports.

Myles Garrett Secures the Bag

From trade to truce and beyond: the Browns and Myles Garrett reached agreement today on a record contract extension that averages $40 million per year and includes $123.5 million in guaranteed money and now makes him the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history, sources tell ESPN.… pic.twitter.com/scNWJH2vFX

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2025

Side Note: $40 Million a Year?! That’s a hard pass here in Philadelphia. We should all be happy we avoided that disastrous contract.

What This Means for Cleveland

• The Browns just locked in one of the most dominant defensive players in the game for the long haul.
• Garrett’s new contract surpasses previous deals for Nick Bosa, Aaron Donald, and TJ Watt, making him the new gold standard for defensive contracts.
• This move cements Garrett as the face of Cleveland’s defense for years to come—and ensures they’re not letting go of a generational pass-rushing talent.

Garrett has been an absolute menace since entering the league in 2017, racking up 88.5 career sacks, multiple Pro Bowls, and a Defensive Player of the Year-caliber impact every season.

Simply put: When Myles Garrett is on the field, opposing QBs are in trouble. Just ask poor old Mason Rudolph (kidding…kind of).

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