The Opening Drive 6/2: Financial Implications of Browns Mega-Deal with Rams

How the money shapes up for Cleveland with Verse's arrival and what lingers with Garrett's cap hits.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 12: Jared Verse #8 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on October 12, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

With the Browns massive decision yesterday to trade Myles Garrett to the Rams for Jared Verse and multiple draft picks, the team made some financial decisions that we must evaluate as well. I asked the tough questions to Anthony Reinhard, who works with us on the cap, to paint the picture of what this deal looks like for both sides and how it impacts the future years.