Rams Become Super Bowl Favorites After Blockbuster Myles Garrett Tr
The Los Angeles Rams have officially pushed all of their chips to the center of the table.
In one of the biggest NFL trades in recent memory, the Rams acquired two-time Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns, instantly transforming an already talented roster into the betting favorite to win Super Bowl LXI.
The Trade Details
According to multiple reports, Los Angeles is sending pass rusher Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick, and a 2029 third-round pick to Cleveland in exchange for Garrett.
While giving up a player of Verse's caliber is never easy, the Rams are making it clear they are focused on winning now.
Garrett, 30, is coming off one of the greatest defensive seasons in NFL history. The superstar edge rusher set the NFL single-season sack record with 23 sacks in 2025 and has accumulated 125.5 career sacks since entering the league as the No. 1 overall pick in 2017. He also owns two Defensive Player of the Year awards and seven Pro Bowl selections.
Why the Rams Made the Move
The Rams were already viewed as one of the top contenders entering the season.
Sean McVay still has an elite quarterback in Matthew Stafford, one of the league's most creative offensive minds on the sidelines, and a roster that was coming off another deep playoff run. Adding Garrett gives Los Angeles arguably the most feared defensive player in football and creates a nightmare matchup for opposing offenses.
Pairing Garrett with an already talented defensive front should significantly improve a unit that came up short in key moments during last season's playoff run. His presence alone forces offenses to alter protection schemes, opening opportunities for everyone around him.
The Betting Market Reacts
Sportsbooks wasted no time adjusting their futures board. Before the trade, the Rams were generally listed around +800 to win Super Bowl LXI. Within hours of the deal becoming public, their odds shortened dramatically, with several sportsbooks moving Los Angeles to as low as +550 and making them the clear Super Bowl favorite.
Some betting markets estimated the Rams' championship probability jumped from roughly 11% to 16% immediately after the acquisition.
All-In for a Home Super Bowl
The timing of the move is no coincidence. Super Bowl LXI will be played at SoFi Stadium, giving the Rams a chance to accomplish something few teams ever get the opportunity to do: play for a championship on their home field. Multiple reports indicate that the possibility was a major factor in Los Angeles' aggressive pursuit of Garrett.
The Rams have never been shy about sacrificing future draft capital for proven stars. That strategy previously brought in players like Matthew Stafford and helped deliver a Super Bowl title. Now, they are betting that Myles Garrett can be the final piece that pushes them back to the top of the NFL.
Whether the move ultimately results in another Lombardi Trophy remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the Rams are all in.
In one of the biggest NFL trades in recent memory, the Rams acquired two-time Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns, instantly transforming an already talented roster into the betting favorite to win Super Bowl LXI.
The Trade Details
According to multiple reports, Los Angeles is sending pass rusher Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick, and a 2029 third-round pick to Cleveland in exchange for Garrett.
While giving up a player of Verse's caliber is never easy, the Rams are making it clear they are focused on winning now.
Garrett, 30, is coming off one of the greatest defensive seasons in NFL history. The superstar edge rusher set the NFL single-season sack record with 23 sacks in 2025 and has accumulated 125.5 career sacks since entering the league as the No. 1 overall pick in 2017. He also owns two Defensive Player of the Year awards and seven Pro Bowl selections.
Why the Rams Made the Move
The Rams were already viewed as one of the top contenders entering the season.
Sean McVay still has an elite quarterback in Matthew Stafford, one of the league's most creative offensive minds on the sidelines, and a roster that was coming off another deep playoff run. Adding Garrett gives Los Angeles arguably the most feared defensive player in football and creates a nightmare matchup for opposing offenses.
Pairing Garrett with an already talented defensive front should significantly improve a unit that came up short in key moments during last season's playoff run. His presence alone forces offenses to alter protection schemes, opening opportunities for everyone around him.
The Betting Market Reacts
Sportsbooks wasted no time adjusting their futures board. Before the trade, the Rams were generally listed around +800 to win Super Bowl LXI. Within hours of the deal becoming public, their odds shortened dramatically, with several sportsbooks moving Los Angeles to as low as +550 and making them the clear Super Bowl favorite.
Some betting markets estimated the Rams' championship probability jumped from roughly 11% to 16% immediately after the acquisition.
All-In for a Home Super Bowl
The timing of the move is no coincidence. Super Bowl LXI will be played at SoFi Stadium, giving the Rams a chance to accomplish something few teams ever get the opportunity to do: play for a championship on their home field. Multiple reports indicate that the possibility was a major factor in Los Angeles' aggressive pursuit of Garrett.
The Rams have never been shy about sacrificing future draft capital for proven stars. That strategy previously brought in players like Matthew Stafford and helped deliver a Super Bowl title. Now, they are betting that Myles Garrett can be the final piece that pushes them back to the top of the NFL.
Whether the move ultimately results in another Lombardi Trophy remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the Rams are all in.
