The heavy 13–32 defeat to the New England Patriots not only left the Cleveland Browns’ locker room in silence, but also opened up a new wave of rumors surrounding Myles Garrett, the team’s biggest star. After the game, Garrett continuously expressed admiration for head coach Mike Vrabel and the disciplined playstyle of the Patriots, leading experts to believe he is “subtly sending a signal” that he wants to leave Cleveland.

“I truly respect the way the Patriots play football – they don’t make mistakes, they react quickly, and every player clearly understands their role. That’s something any team should learn from,” Garrett shared in the post-game press conference. He even specifically praised QB Drake Maye and DE Harold Landry, calling them “symbols of team spirit.”

Notably, these compliments came just days after Garrett was noted for showing frustration with the Browns’ coaching staff, including throwing his helmet after being pulled from the game late and refusing to answer questions from the home team media. Some reporters in Cleveland believe this could be a sign of simmering division between the defensive superstar and the Browns organization.

According to a source from Pro Football Network, the Browns’ internals are “not surprised” if Garrett requests a trade in the 2026 offseason. “He has bigger ambitions, wants to play for a team with a winning culture and a coach who understands defensive DNA,” an anonymous source revealed.

Meanwhile, Patriots Nation has exploded on social media, calling on the team to “open their arms” to Garrett. “Imagine Vrabel coaching Garrett – that would be a nightmare for every offense,” one account wrote on X.

Once the Defensive Player of the Year and an icon of the Browns, Myles Garrett is now at a career crossroads. If the praise for the Patriots truly carries deeper implications, Cleveland may soon lose its most precious gem – and New England could be the starting point for a new chapter in a defensive legend’s career.