Myles Garrett, a key player for the Cleveland Browns, decided to sign a contract extension despite his earlier trade request aimed at pursuing a Super Bowl win. He expressed that his feelings of frustration helped foster important conversations and relationships within the team, which he believes will lead to growth following a challenging season. Although his contract makes him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, Garrett wants to clarify that his motivations were rooted in winning, not financial gain, challenging fans' concerns about his priorities.
I think I had some frustration... but needed to be had, Garrett said. I think the fans will see that my heart is in the right place.
Garrett said he believes the trade request and voicing his frustration about the Browns' 3-14 campaign was the catalyst for changes in the team.
Garrett knows that is something he will have to disprove. If it's about the money then I can just pack it in.
With an extension that includes $122.8m guaranteed and a total value of $204.8m, there is a prevailing opinion among Browns fans that Garrett's decision ended up being about money.
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