The Cleveland Browns and Myles Garrett have agreed to modified language on his contract, which became official on Tuesday, according to league sources.
Details of the Contract Modifications
Garrett’s contract previously stipulated that his option bonuses in 2026, 2027, and 2028 would be exercised by the 15th day of the league year. The amended terms shift this date to seven days before the regular season each year. The payment of the option bonuses was also modified, benefiting Garrett.
In addition, $8 million of Garrett’s base salary in 2029 and 2030 has been moved into roster bonuses early in each league year.
Benefits for the Browns and Garrett
The modifications offer advantages to the team, providing Cleveland with increased flexibility to create cap space in each year. Garrett benefits from the modified option payments.
Garrett’s Recent Accolades and Previous Contract
Garrett agreed to a four-year contract extension last March. This ended a standoff with the Browns that began in February of last year when he had requested a trade out of Cleveland.
Garrett was named the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year last month. He set the NFL’s single-season sack record with 23 last season. He also won the award in 2023, when he led the NFL with 33 tackles for loss. He is the ninth player to win multiple Defensive Player of the Year awards since it was first issued in 1971 and the only active player to do so.