Myles Garrett Sees Commanders as Possible Landing Spot After Browns Trade Request

Myles Garrett could see himself potentially fitting in with a team that has a bright future.

Speaking to Sports Illustrated, Garrett said the Washington Commanders are one team he thinks could use him.

“I’ve thought about the squads that could use a guy like me. I think the Commanders are amongst them,” he said (3:19 mark) “I think they need a pass rusher; I think that’s something they dearly missed in the playoffs and some of their big games. I feel like I could fill that role.”

Garrett requested a trade on Monday, citing his desire to compete for a championship as one of the reasons why he wants a change of scenery. On Wednesday, he clarified that a conversation he had with management revealed he and the team were not on the same page in terms of the future.

“I just don’t think the trajectory of the team for having success in the near future, I don’t think we’re aligned in that currently,” he said. “That kind of led to my opinions and my feelings in this moment. I feel like, at this point in my career, I want to have more postseason success, I want the opportunity to at least go out there and compete and contend. I don’t think that’s possible where we are now.”

If a championship is what he wants, joining the Commanders might be a good move for Garrett. Washington is coming off its best season since 1991, going 12-5 in the regular season before advancing all the way to the NFC Championship.

Behind rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, the Commanders completely exceeded expectations and proved they’re on the right trajectory. If that’s what Washington can do in Year 1 of the Dan Quinn era, a championship could be well within reach with the addition of Garrett.

Garrett also indicated to ESPN’s Mina Kimes that he would like to join a team that has an established quarterback.

“Absolutely. Any playoff team or any championship team, they’re going to have a quarterback—a good quarterback,” he said. “You’ve seen some game managers go out there with a great defense and win it all, but if you want to consistently be at the top, you got to have a really good quarterback.”

Garrett added that he would “absolutely” like to play with a quarterback like Daniels.

While the Browns struggled in 2024, Garrett was his usual outstanding self, recording 47 tackles, 14 sacks and three forced fumbles. He’ll look to use his talents to aid a team in a potential championship run next season.