Seattle Seahawks fans were dreaming of a blockbuster trade for Myles Garrett, but the window to acquire the two-time Defensive Player of the Year may have slammed shut.
Boye Mafe’s Departure
With Boye Mafe gone in free agency, Seattle hoped to upgrade its pass rush. The team still has Nwosu, Hall, and Lawrence, plus young talents ready to step up in 2026.
Maxx Crosby Out of Reach
Initially, Maxx Crosby seemed a potential trade target, but a canceled deal with Baltimore left the superstar rusher firmly in Las Vegas, dashing Seattle’s hopes for an early offseason splash.
Garrett’s Contract Shuffle
Cleveland pushed Myles Garrett’s $29 million roster bonus to August, theoretically making a trade easier. Seahawks fans briefly imagined a dream acquisition, but reality quickly cooled expectations.
Browns Say “No Trade”
GM Andrew Berry confirmed Garrett remains untouchable: “Myles is a career Brown… we’ve been clear in past and present about our feelings.” Seattle’s hopes were publicly dashed again.
Financial Hurdles
Even if Garrett were available, the Seahawks face massive cap constraints. After giving Jaxon Smith-Njigba $42.15 million per year, adding Garrett’s $40 million AAV could force losses at other key positions.
Future Possibilities
While Garrett’s bonus doesn’t kick in for months, and situations can shift, Seattle would still need the Browns’ cooperation. For now, acquiring the superstar edge rusher appears improbable.
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