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Myles Garrett Waives Clause, Joins Rams, Faces $3 M Tax Hit

6/2/2026

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Myles Garrett waived his no-trade clause to sign with the Los Angeles Rams.
His state tax rate would jump from 3.125 % in Ohio to 13.3 % in California.
The higher tax could cut his option bonus—reported as $29.2 million or $39,358,875—by over $2.9 million.
He forfeited a $1 million offseason workout bonus by skipping Browns OTAs.
The Rams are exploring payment while he stays an Ohio resident, a move California may contest.

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Myles Garrett waived his no-trade clause to sign with the Los Angeles Rams.
His state tax rate would jump from 3.125 % in Ohio to 13.3 % in California.
The higher tax could cut his option bonus—reported as $29.2 million or $39,358,875—by over $2.9 million.
He forfeited a $1 million offseason workout bonus by skipping Browns OTAs.
The Rams are exploring payment while he stays an Ohio resident, a move California may contest.