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Rams Acquire Sack King Myles Garrett in 2026 Trade

7/29/2026

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The Los Angeles Rams acquired edge rusher Myles Garrett in a 2026 trade.
Garrett entered 2026 with 125.5 career sacks and could surpass Reggie White’s 145-sack mark by reaching 20 sacks this season.
He set the NFL single-season sack record with 23 sacks in 2025 and won Defensive Player of the Year.
Coach Sean McVay said starters will skip preseason games, using practices with the Saints and Cowboys as scrimmages.

History

Historical Context

After the NFL began officially recording sacks in 1982, Michael Strahan’s 22.5-sack season in 2001 broke the previous mark and redefined defensive standards for the New York Giants. The achievement underscored the growing importance of elite pass rushers, a focus that continues to shape roster strategies across the league in drafting, contract negotiations, and preseason planning.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Rams acquired edge rusher Myles Garrett in a 2026 trade.
Garrett entered 2026 with 125.5 career sacks and could surpass Reggie White’s 145-sack mark by reaching 20 sacks this season.
He set the NFL single-season sack record with 23 sacks in 2025 and won Defensive Player of the Year.
Coach Sean McVay said starters will skip preseason games, using practices with the Saints and Cowboys as scrimmages.

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