THE HERD - Hour 2 - BREAKING NEWS: Myles Garrett has been traded to the Rams
The Herd with Colin Cowherd delivers a seismic sports news bombshell: Myles Garrett has been traded from the Cleveland Browns to the Los Angeles Rams in a blockbuster deal that reshapes the NFL's Super Bowl landscape. The trade, confirmed live on air, sees the Rams send Jared Verse and a future first-round pick to Cleveland, with the Browns prioritizing the No. 1 overall pick in the 2027 draft. Cowherd and co-hosts dissect the move as a bold, aggressive statement by the Rams, who are now positioned as Super Bowl favorites with the addition of Garrett—ranked by Cowherd as the second-best edge rusher in NFL history behind Lawrence Taylor. The trade isn't just about talent; it's a strategic masterstroke to neutralize the Eagles' Jalen Carter, secure a home Super Bowl in SoFi Stadium, and lock in Matt Stafford's final season. The episode also explores the broader implications: the Chiefs' talent depletion, the Cowboys' draft coup with Caleb Downs, and USC's Lincoln Riley facing 'playoffs or bust' pressure. With the World Cup just days away, the show balances international soccer optimism with the immediate shock of one of the most impactful trades in recent NFL history.
Myles Garrett has been traded from the Cleveland Browns to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for Jared Verse and a future first-round pick.
The Browns are tanking for the 2027 No. 1 overall pick, signaling a full rebuild after years of high expectations.
The Rams are now the clear Super Bowl favorites, with Garrett adding elite pass-rushing talent to a roster already featuring Stafford, McVay, and Trent McDuffie.
The trade was planned as early as March, showing the Rams' long-term, multi-year strategic vision rather than a reactive move.
The Rams' acquisition of Garrett is designed to neutralize the Eagles' Jalen Carter, a key weakness in their defensive line.
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Podcast Promos and Intro
Multiple iHeartRadio podcast promos play, including Hey Jonas, Humor Me, Rebel Spirit, and Point Game, setting the stage for the live show.
World Cup Preview and U.S. Team Assessment
Cowherd and Hall of Famer Alexi Lawless preview the upcoming World Cup, praising the U.S. men's national team's depth, youth, and attacking style, while acknowledging concerns about goalkeeping and consistency.
Where Cowherd Was Right and Wrong
The hosts review past predictions, acknowledging correct calls on the Spurs, Ohtani’s dominance, and the 24-team playoff, while admitting errors on the Knicks, Bregman’s impact, and Chet Holmgren’s ceiling.
The Myles Garrett Trade Bombshell
“Miles Garrett is going to the Los Angeles Rams. There it is. Yep. Who'd they give up? Okay. The Rams are expected to send Jared Verse.”
Strategic Rationale Behind the Trade
Cowherd breaks down the Rams' long-term planning: acquiring Garrett to counter the Eagles, securing Stafford’s final season, and leveraging a future first-round pick for a top-tier defensive upgrade.
“Miles Garrett is going to the Los Angeles Rams. There it is. Yep. Who'd they give up? Okay. The Rams are expected to send Jared Verse.”
“And I've said this 10 times on this show, take out Lawrence Taylor. That's the best rush edge I've ever seen in my life. Miles Garrett. Lawrence Taylor's the best I've ever seen. He's second best.”
“If you're the Niners, if I'm Kyle Shanahan, I just locked myself in my office and cry. I don't know if I could even go out for lunch today publicly.”
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Guest
Colin Cowherd
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Los Angeles Rams
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Myles Garrett
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Cleveland Browns
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Alexi Lawless
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Matt Stafford
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Jared Verse
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Christian Pulisic
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Caleb Downs
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Lincoln Riley
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