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New York Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Myles Garrett-Chloe Kim spark dating rumors with red carpet appearance
Browns defensive end Myles Garrett and Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim couldn't stop smiling while posing together at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards in Tokyo on Sunday. The star athletes appeared to hard-launch their relationship with the red carpet reveal, where Kim was spotted gazing at Garrett as photographers captured the moment. Garrett supported Kim, who was a presenter during the night's festivities, while she spoke with reporters on the red carpet. Advertisement 5 Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett and Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim walk the red carpet at the 2025 Crunchyroll Amine Awards at Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa on May 25 in Tokyo, Japan. WireImage He stood off to the side and smiled as she answered questions and posed with an award from the event. At one point, Kim got excited as she mentioned the word 'romance' after a question about anime, and Garrett grinned, as seen in a video from the red carpet. Advertisement 5 Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett and Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim walk the red carpet at the 2025 Crunchyroll Amine Awards at Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa on May 25 in Tokyo, Japan. WireImage 5 Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim poses on the red carpet at the 2025 Crunchyroll Amine Awards at Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa on May 25 in Tokyo, Japan. WireImage Garrett, 29, and Kim, 25, are fans of anime. Advertisement The pair has yet to publicly address the dating buzz. However, they appeared to be 'quite couple-y' at the awards ceremony, TMZ reported Tuesday. Garrett, a four-time first-team All-Pro selection and 2023 Defensive Player of the Year, is gearing up for his ninth NFL season with the Browns. In March, Garrett signed a record-breaking four-year deal worth $160 million, with $123 million guaranteed, which made him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. Advertisement 5 Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) rushes the passer during the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers during a game at FirstEnergy Stadium. USA TODAY Sports 5 Chloe Kim competes in the Women's Snowboard Halfpipe Finals during Day 13 of the FIS Snowboard, Freestyle and Freeski World Championships 2025 on March 29, 2025 in Corvatsch, St. Moritz, Switzerland. Getty Images Kim won her third world championship in snowboard halfpipe in March, and clinched a spot on her third Olympic team in 2026. Kim has two gold medals in the halfpipe at the Olympics, among several other world titles.
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Browns DE Myles Garrett inks record extension; highest-paid non-QB in NFL history
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WDTN) – The Cleveland Browns franchise edge rusher is here to stay. The Browns and Myles Garrett reached an agreement Sunday on a record contract extension that averages $40 million per year and includes $123.5 million in guaranteed money. The blockbuster four-year extension makes the star defensive end the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, according to multiple reports and ESPN's Adam Schefter. The six-year contract also includes a no-trade clause and will keep the 29-year-old in Cleveland through the 2030 season. One month after requesting a trade so he could have a chance to win a Super Bowl, the Browns were able to lock down the former 2017 No. 1 overall draft pick. In eight seasons with Cleveland, the six-time Pro Bowler and 2023 Defensive Player of the Year has 102.5 career sacks which are the second-most in the NFL since 2017 behind TJ Watt (108). The four-time All-Pro is also the first player to record 14 or more sacks in four consecutive seasons. Garrett led the league in tackles for loss (24) while co-leading in QB pressures (83). His 14.0 sacks in 2024 were the second-most behind only AFC North rival, Cincinnati Bengals' star DE Trey Hendrickson's 17.5. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
05-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett says team's 'instability' led to trade request
Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett says team's 'instability' led to trade request Show Caption Hide Caption Clay Matthews discusses Myles Garrett trade request from Cleveland Browns Clay Matthews explains the layers of Browns star Myles Garrett trade request. NEW ORLEANS — Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett said his decision to request a trade ultimately came down to how the past season unfolded. 'It was just a matter of cumulative buildup with how the season went and the instability that we had leading up to the end of the season,' Garrett told USA TODAY Sports on Radio Row in New Orleans on Wednesday, two days after officially requesting a trade from the franchise that drafted him first overall in 2017. Cleveland finished the year with a 3-14 record in Garrett's eighth season with the team, marking the Browns' worst finish since their winless 0-16 season during his rookie campaign in 2017. 'I needed to relax, decompress and take some time to think about it with my family and allow myself to distance myself from the last game," Garrett said. "After conversations with (my family) and still feeling the same way about the trajectory of the team, and also speaking with (the Browns) management about the near future and our success and playoff hopes, I felt like it was time for a transition.' SUPER BOWL 59: What time is kickoff? Time, TV, streaming options Throughout Garrett's eight-year tenure in Cleveland, he's racked up six Pro Bowl berths, four All-Pro nods and the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year honor, but he's only reached the playoffs twice, most recently during the 2023 season. 'I haven't particularly got as close as I've wanted," he added. Garrett said he's looking to join a team that gives him the "opportunity to win and contend' now. When asked if there's a particular destination where he wants to land, Garrett said he has 'multiple contenders' in mind. 'I just want an opportunity to go to one of them and take them over the top to elevate them as a team and be a great teammate and a leader,' Garrett said. 'Go to the playoffs and make a run at the Super Bowl. I want to be out there to display my talent and bring a trophy home to a city.' In a statement declaring his trade request on Monday, Garrett wrote, 'The goal was never to go from Cleveland to Canton, it has always been to compete for and win a Super Bowl.' All the NFL news on and off the field. Sign up for USA TODAY's 4th and Monday newsletter.
New York Times
05-02-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
LeBron's input, Browns fans, ownership disagreements: Myles Garrett's first interview since trade request
Just days after formally announcing his trade request out of Cleveland, Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett sat down as a guest on 'The Rich Eisen Show' Wednesday to discuss his thought process and feelings behind the decision. Garrett, a four-time All-Pro and 2023 Defensive Player of the Year, explained to Eisen why he felt it was necessary to move on from the team that drafted him No. 1 overall in 2017. Advertisement 'I felt it was time,' Garrett said.' I had taken my time after the season to relax, decompress emotionally. Wanted to distance myself a little bit. And I spent a little time talking to my family about really how we feel about this decision. I had felt this way, I wanted to make sure I was completely detached and they felt the same way I did. I feel like everyone was on the same page. 'It felt like it was time to at least speak on something that was near and dear to my heart. I have a lot of love for Cleveland, but it's always for me been about contending for championships, winning those big games and winning Lombardis. We haven't had the opportunity to do that, and that's all I'm asking for.' The Browns superstar shook up Super Bowl week by announcing his trade request — @Flash_Garrett told us why now? And did he really seek council from another famous Ohioan?#NFL #DawgPound @KingJames #SBLIX — Rich Eisen Show (@RichEisenShow) February 5, 2025 The Browns' edge rusher is undoubtedly one of the best defensive talents currently in the league. In December, Garrett became the fastest player in NFL history to 100 sacks, becoming the first player to hit the milestone before turning 29 years old. Garrett already holds the Browns franchise records for sacks (102.5) and tackles for loss (116), also forcing 20 fumbles during his eight years in Cleveland. Garrett mentioned that he spent time speaking to his parents, sister, his agent and marketing agent, as well as 'an Akron native' that made an equally notable move out of Cleveland — Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. James was drafted by his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers and infamously announced his departure to the Miami Heat in a live television event known as 'The Decision.' He spent four seasons with the Heat before returning to Cleveland, winning them their first championship in the 2015-2016 season. Advertisement 'What a transition looked like for him,' Garrett said when asked about what he hoped to take away from his conversation with James. 'What was his thought process going into it before he left Cleveland. And just making sure I made a logical decision, taking my time. Trying to take away the pressure of something like that. Cleveland — really that area, northeast Ohio — was his home. It feels like my home as well.' Garrett repeated a sentiment that he both shared in his letter and Browns general manager Andrew Berry used multiple times to describe the four-time All-Pro's current trajectory: 'Cleveland to Canton.' After saying he was unwilling to listen to trade offers for Garrett last Tuesday, Berry added that the franchise 'envision[s] him going from Cleveland to Canton when his career is over.' Garrett responded to that line in his letter: 'The goal was never to go from Cleveland to Canton, it has always been to compete for and win a Super Bowl.' 'It's never been about the Hall of Fame for me,' Garrett said Wednesday, doubling down on the statement while speaking with Eisen. 'It's not about money or records. You're remembered for winning. Bringing a trophy back home to your city — whichever city that is — that's how you're remembered in your community, by your peers, your teammates, by friends, all that. We want to play the game, but we want to do things to be remembered.' While Garrett was steadfast in his preference to leave, he did recognize how hard it was to potentially say goodbye to the Browns fan base. Garrett, who saw his rookie season end in an 0-16 record and started in Cleveland's first playoff win since 1994, referred to Cleveland as a second home multiple times throughout the interview. 'It's not a decision I take lightly,' Garrett said. 'It took time and lots of conversation. But just looking at the trajectory of the team, talking to some of the higher-ups — I have a lot of respect for them, but I just don't think we're aligned on where the team is going in the near future. I feel like the window for us as athletes is only so broad, and it only continues to close as years go by with anything being able to happen on that field from day to day. I want to be able to go out there and compete at the highest levels day in and day out, playing for champions.' Advertisement Garrett spoke further about his talks with the Browns front office, going beyond the end-of-season exit meetings to further discuss the team 'a few other times.' 'This wasn't something that I blind-sided them with, with my opinion,' Garrett said. 'I took my time before, stating it outright to them. Then I released a statement. I wanted to be able to do right by them because they've taken care of me for a long time. Cleveland has been my second home. This community is one that I love, but this opinion is just how I feel now.' Of the next steps, Garrett said 'I just want to go to a contender.' He added that he knows he doesn't have much say in the destination but hopes to work with Cleveland in finding 'a middle ground' in negotiations while still leaving on good terms. Garrett wouldn't give much detail on any particular destinations, but he stressed the desire to win a title. Garrett also addressed the possibility that Cleveland would refuse to trade him, but added it was 'a little further down the line than I'm willing to look.' Garrett's strongest statement was that he's not 'aligned' with the Browns' key decision-makers 'on where the team is going in the near future.' In December, Garrett had said repeatedly that he needed to talk with key team officials about the Browns' plans for becoming an AFC contender. Garrett is now saying he that he got his answer and felt his best plan was to ask for a trade. Garrett said the timing of the trade request came this week because he wanted to 'decompress' from the season and talk with family members, and he said his inner circle echoed his belief that he was right to ask for a trade. The Browns don't want to trade and have taken the stance that they won't, so a prolonged staredown could be coming. The Browns actually should view time as being on their side here. There's still more than a month before the start of the new league year, so no team has fully committed to 2025 plans. There's plenty of time for the Browns to try to convince Garrett to change his mind, too, though at this point that appears unlikely. Garrett's stance is that he's less interested in getting a new mega-contract from the Browns than he is on playing on a championship contender. The Browns should hold a silent auction for Garrett's services then continue to ask for more from interested parties in the coming weeks and months. The Browns don't necessarily have to trade Garrett before April's draft and continue — for now, anyway — to dig in on their stance of not trading him at all considering he's under contract for two more seasons. The Browns already have salary-cap issues and would have to account for about $36 million in dead money if they did trade Garrett, which likely only ups an already-high asking price. But Garrett chose this week to take his request public strategically and is using his Radio Row time to let teams know he's ready for a new start. The Browns will field lots of calls, and we're all waiting to see which calls might get the Browns' interested in working on a trade. — Zac Jackson, Browns beat writer
