Browns Star Myles Garrett Skips Voluntary Offseason Program Again

The All-Pro pass rusher continues his familiar offseason routine despite trade rumors.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 12:35am

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Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett is expected to skip the team's voluntary offseason program once again, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. This has become a consistent pattern for Garrett, who has frequently opted out of the voluntary workouts in recent years despite being one of the league's elite pass rushers.

Why it matters

Garrett's decision to sit out the voluntary workouts has raised some eyebrows, especially with persistent trade rumors surrounding the star player. However, the Browns have maintained that they have no plans to trade Garrett, who they view as a 'career Brown.' His absence from the offseason program is not seen as an indicator of unhappiness, but rather Garrett's preference to maximize his rest and recovery during the offseason.

The details

Myles Garrett has been one of the NFL's most dominant defensive players since being drafted by the Browns in 2016. Last season, he set the single-season sack record with 23 sacks, cementing his status as one of the league's premier pass rushers. Despite his excellence on the field, Garrett has consistently skipped the Browns' voluntary offseason program, a trend that is expected to continue this year.

  • Garrett has skipped the Browns' voluntary offseason program in each of the last few years.
  • Last week, Browns GM Andrew Berry stated that the team has no plans to trade Garrett and called him a 'career Brown.'

The players

Myles Garrett

A star defensive end for the Cleveland Browns, Garrett is widely regarded as one of the best pass rushers in the NFL. He has been selected to the Pro Bowl four times and was the 2020 NFL Defensive Player of the Year.

Andrew Berry

The general manager of the Cleveland Browns, Berry has stated that the team has no plans to trade Garrett and views him as a 'career Brown.'

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What they’re saying

“Browns star Myles Garrett almost never shows up for the voluntary offseason program, and that may continue tomorrow.”

— Ian Rapoport, NFL Network Insider

“Browns GM Andrew Berry said at the owners meetings that the Browns don't plan to trade Myles Garrett and called Garrett 'a career Brown' but stopped short of matching his 2025 declaration that the Browns won't be trading Garrett.”

— Zac Jackson, Reporter

What’s next

The Browns will continue their offseason program without Garrett, who is expected to join the team for mandatory minicamp and training camp later in the summer.

The takeaway

Myles Garrett's decision to skip the Browns' voluntary offseason program is not seen as a sign of discontent, but rather a consistent part of his offseason routine. The team has reiterated its commitment to keeping Garrett, one of the NFL's elite pass rushers, in Cleveland for the long term.