The Cleveland Browns may have reshuffled their roster with a pair of surprising trades, but Myles Garrett says the team’s mindset hasn’t changed.
The Browns sent veteran quarterback Joe Flacco to the Cincinnati Bengals and also dealt cornerback Greg Newsome to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Both moves yielded Cleveland some late-round picks and the Browns received cornerback Tyson Campbell.
Garrett admitted he was surprised but could see the reasoning behind the deals.
“I mean, I was surprised. Like everyone was surprised about the news, especially for Greg since it happened so late in the evening. This organization is committed to winning, and trying to find a way to win,” Garrett said. “They’re trying to go for someone that they feel suits our style a little bit better and makes the defense better. We’ll always have love for (Greg Newsome II), loved going to work with him, loved being his teammate. He always had a smile on his face. He was always optimistic and we’ll definitely miss that, and hope he does well out there in Jacksonville.”
Browns Star Myles Garrett Demanded Trade in Offseason
Garrett demanded a trade during the offseason, saying he didn’t feel he and the Browns were aligned on their plans. He said he wanted to play for a contender and compete for a Super Bowl. After an extended standoff, Garrett agreed to a four-year, $160 million extension. He feels like winning games is still the goal for Cleveland.
“I think winning is definitely still at the forefront of what we want to do,” Garrett said. “And I think being a player for player, trying to add someone who will come in here and have immediate effect with what his skill set brings.”
The Browns enter Week 6 at 1-4 and are underdogs on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Cleveland’s last regular-season win against the Steelers in Pittsburgh came in 2003. He delivered some advice for the rookies ahead of the AFC North rivalry matchup.
“It’s not going to be pretty. All that matters is that you get the win. We have been through a lot of gritty, grimy matchups with these guys. And it’s a rivalry for a reason,” Garrett said. “Don’t worry about playing the cleanest game or the perfect game. Just worry about the next play and how you can make the most of it.”
Browns DE Myles Garrett Eager to Takedown Aaron Rodgers
A new wrinkle in the rivalry is the addition of Aaron Rodgers as the Steelers’ quarterback. Garrett has 106.5 career sacks but has never taken down Rodgers. He’s looking forward to adding the future Hall of Famer to his “graveyard.”
“I mean, he’s a great one. He’ll probably get propped up a little bit higher than some of the others,” Garrett said. “It’d be an honor to put him in the graveyard, and definitely a lot of respect for what he’s done in his career, because he’s special.”
Rookie Dillon Gabriel will be under center for the Browns. It’s the second career start for Gabriel, who made his debut last week in a 21-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in London.
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