Week 23 Summary

NFL — Week of 2026-05-29 to 2026-06-05#

Watch First#

For an absolute masterclass in aggressive roster construction, tune into Rams GM, Les Snead, has been TRYING to get Myles Garrett since… 👀 | The Rich Eisen Show. Snead peels back the curtain on his multi-year pursuit of the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, offering unparalleled insight into how front offices capitalize on inefficiencies to orchestrate massive blockbusters.

Week in Review#

This week was defined by an absolute eruption of blockbuster trades and market-resetting contracts that shattered the typical June lull. Front offices are aggressively mortgaging their futures for immediate championship windows, highlighted by the Rams pushing their chips to the center of the table for Myles Garrett and the Patriots securing A.J. Brown. Meanwhile, high-stakes legal drama off the field and fierce quarterback evaluations ensured the news cycle never slowed down.

2026-06-01

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NFL — 2026-06-01#

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If you only have time for one segment today, fire up ESPN’s 🚨 MYLES GARRETT TRADED TO THE RAMS 🚨 Browns get Jared Verse & 2027 1st-rounder | The Pat McAfee Show. It perfectly encapsulates the sheer shock of the Rams going all-in yet again, landing the reigning Defensive Player of the Year while shocking the league by giving up 2024 Defensive Rookie of the Year Jared Verse to get the deal done.

2026-06-02

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NFL — 2026-06-02#

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ESPN’s MEGA DEALS: Rams get Myles Garrett?! Pats land A.J. Brown | The Adam Schefter Podcast is absolute required listening today as Schefter breaks down the unprecedented back-channel maneuvering behind the two biggest June trades in NFL history.

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Draft & Prospects#

The ripple effects of yesterday’s blockbusters deeply impact future drafts, with the Browns now stockpiling 11 picks in 2027 (including two first-rounders) to potentially target a quarterback like Arch Manning. Meanwhile, the Rams’ secret draft-day selection of QB Ty Simpson directly paved the way for their aggressive pursuit of an elite edge rusher. Over on the Schrager Hour, the Bombshell Myles Garrett Trade Reaction with Mike Garafolo | Schrager Hour dives into how Cleveland must absolutely nail these future picks to avoid the pitfalls of NBA-style “Trust the Process” rebuilds. NBC’s Jared Verse can be a ‘foundational player’ for Cleveland Browns | Pro Football Talk | NFL on NBC argues that acquiring the 26-year-old former Defensive Rookie of the Year acts as a “scratch-off winner” for a Browns team shifting its timeline.