Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry didn't mince words when asked about trade rumors surrounding superstar pass rusher Myles Garrett.
"Myles is a career Brown," Berry said emphatically during his end-of-season press conference. "There is no scenario where we're trading him. He's the foundation of this defense."
The comments come amid speculation about Cleveland's direction after another disappointing season. The Browns have cycled through quarterbacks, dealt with injuries, and failed to live up to expectations year after year. Some analysts have suggested that trading Garrett - who's 30 years old and in his prime - could bring back a haul of draft picks to rebuild around.
Berry is having none of it.
And honestly? He's right. You don't trade generational talent. Myles Garrett is a three-time First-Team All-Pro, the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year, and one of the most dominant defensive players in the NFL. He's the kind of player you build around, not the kind you trade away.
The problem isn't Garrett. The problem is that Cleveland hasn't given him enough help. The offense has been inconsistent, the coaching has been questionable, and the roster decisions haven't always panned out.
By declaring Garrett untouchable, Berry is putting a stake in the ground publicly. He's saying: "We're not blowing this up. We're fixing it around our best player."
Now he's got to back that up with moves. Free agency. Draft picks. Coaching decisions. The Browns need to show Garrett - and their fans - that they're serious about winning.
Because if they waste the prime years of Myles Garrett's career, that's on them.
That's what sports is all about, folks.
