Myles Garrett has agreed to a record-breaking four-year contract extension with the Cleveland Browns, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. The deal, confirmed by a source familiar with the details, guarantees Garrett $122.8 million and comes with an average annual salary of $40 million, totaling $204.8 million. Despite requesting a trade recently, Garrett will remain in Cleveland as the Browns were determined to keep the star edge rusher. The new contract sets a high standard for other non-QB players like Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase and Cowboys’ Micah Parsons. The Bengals have already expressed intentions to make Chase the top-paid non-QB in the league. Garrett, the 2023 AP Defensive Player of the Year, recorded 14 sacks and 22 tackles for loss last season, bringing his total to 102 1/2 sacks over eight seasons with the Browns. Though he has only appeared in three playoff games with Cleveland, Garrett’s impact on the team is undeniable.
