The Cleveland Browns managed to retain Myles Garrett after offering him a lucrative contract extension. Now, the AFC North team has further bolstered its defense by signing a former teammate of Tua Tagovailoa from the Miami Dolphins.
The 2025 offseason has seen a lot of movement for the Browns. The club has made key changes on both sides of the ball, but perhaps the most significant move so far has been extending Myles Garrettās contract.
Earlier this year, the star pass rusher requested a trade in hopes of finding success elsewhere. However, the Browns convinced him to stay by offering a lucrative extension that has made him one of the highest-paid non-quarterback players in the entire NFL.
Browns bolster their defense again after re-signing Myles Garrett
For many football fans, one of the most intriguing stories to follow this offseason was Myles Garrettās situation. The defensive end was expected to change teams this year, but the Browns had other plans.
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After receiving Garrettās trade request, the Brownsā front office immediately began working on a new deal for him. Despite his desire to join a more competitive team, the clubās offer was too lucrative to refuse.
Garrett had expressed his intention to leave in order to join a contender. However, the Browns believe they can become that team for him, which is why they have acquired new players to make his dream of winning a championship in Cleveland a reality.
On Saturday, the Browns announced the signing of Jerome Baker. The linebacker is entering his eighth NFL season and was originally selected by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
Jerome Baker, linebacker for the Cleveland Browns
The former teammate of Tua Tagovailoa joins an already talented Browns defense and is expected to strengthen it even further. Baker has appeared in 104 games, recording 632 career tackles, 24.5 sacks, seven forced fumbles, and five interceptions. He played five games with the Seahawks in the 2024 season before being traded to the Titans for the remainder of the year.
What is Myles Garrettās new contract with the Browns?
As mentioned before, the Browns made Myles Garrett one of the highest-paid non-QB players in the league this offseason. His impressive performances over the years made it clear that the team couldnāt afford to lose him.
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The Browns signed Myles Garrett to a 4-year, $160 million contract extension, with $123.6 million guaranteed and an average annual salary of $40 million. He is now the second highest-paid non-quarterback in the league, just behind the Bengalsā JaāMarr Chase, who averages $40.25 million per year.
