Fred Warner is well aware of how much the San Francisco 49ers’ defense struggled in 2024, and the team is in need of players to strengthen its defensive line. While Myles Garrett is not officially available, Warner has a small plan alongside George Kittle to bring him to the team to help boost the defense.
In an appearance on Up & Adams, Warner revealed that he and Kittle would be willing to take a salary cut so the 49ers could sign Garrett, saying, “Me and George (Kittle) can just give a little bit of our funds to Myles Garrett…” The linebacker also emphasized there’s always room for Garrett on the team, adding, “There’s always room for Garrett in the team…”
Though Kittle didn’t directly mention it, it was Warner who included him in the plan. It’s worth noting that Warner has a base salary of $17 million for the 2025 season, while Kittle is set to earn $14 million, which could be his final paycheck with the 49ers, as contract negotiations are expected.
It’s still uncertain whether Myles Garrett will officially leave the Browns. He still has a contract to fulfill, and the franchise owes him nearly $38 million. As a result, any team interested in him will need to offer Cleveland something substantial to make it happen.
How long has Myles Garrett been playing in Cleveland?
The Browns have been Garrett’s first and only team so far, and he has had just two postseason appearances since 2017. Despite his team’s overall struggles, he has become a dominant player, earning five consecutive Pro Bowl selections since 2020.
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Other NFL teams are interested in Garrett
The interest in Garrett has mostly come from comments made by other players. Micah Parsons revealed he has an idea to bring Garrett to the Cowboys. On the other hand, Lamar Jackson tempted the defensive end to come to Baltimore by reposting an image of Garrett in a Ravens uniform on X.
