Report reveals Browns’ stance on Myles Garrett’s trade request

Myles Garrett has publicly requested a trade from the Cleveland Browns, but the team’s stance on their best defensive player reportedly remains unchanged.

Garrett issued a statement on Monday announcing that he has asked the Browns to trade him. The reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year called the decision “one of the toughest” of his life, but he said he wants to play for a team that can contend for a Super Bowl.

While speaking with reporters at the Senior Bowl last week, Browns general manager Andrew Berry said there is no circumstance under which the team will trade Garrett this offseason. That was before Garrett asked out of Cleveland, but the Browns are maintaining that stance at the moment.

Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reported on Monday that the Browns still have no intention of trading Garrett.

“My understanding is, despite this statement, the Browns are sticking to their stance and they do not intend to have any conversations or trade Garrett,” Garafolo said. “I was told that this morning in light of that statement that has been released, but Garrett is making it clear that he wants out. So, we’ve got ourselves a potential standoff here that could last for portions — if not all — of the offseason.”