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Rams Trade for Sack King Garrett, Form Dream Defense

6/6/2026

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Summary

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The Los Angeles Rams traded for Myles Garrett on June 5, 2026, the 2025 Defensive Player of the Year who set a single-season sack record with 23.
Garrett’s 125.5 career sacks rank him third behind Von Miller and Cameron Jordan as he joins a defense rated No. 4 for 2026.
The Rams drafted quarterback Ty Simpson 13th, signed cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, prompting analysts to liken the roster to the 2011 Eagles “Dream Team.”

History

Historical Context

In 2007 the Patriots traded for Randy Moss, a move that helped New England post a 16-0 regular-season and set the NFL record of 23 touchdown receptions. The deal exemplified how star signings can instantly reshape a roster, a pattern echoed on June 5 2026 when the Los Angeles Rams acquired sack-leader Myles Garrett to vault their defense into a top-four unit.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Rams traded for Myles Garrett on June 5, 2026, the 2025 Defensive Player of the Year who set a single-season sack record with 23.
Garrett’s 125.5 career sacks rank him third behind Von Miller and Cameron Jordan as he joins a defense rated No. 4 for 2026.
The Rams drafted quarterback Ty Simpson 13th, signed cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, prompting analysts to liken the roster to the 2011 Eagles “Dream Team.”

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