The Los Angeles Rams violently tilted the NFC West arms race this week by acquiring reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns in a blockbuster trade for Jared Verse and three draft picks. This franchise-altering move cements the Rams’ all-in championship window while leaving a massive void in Cleveland’s defense heading into the summer break.
The Denver Broncos are doubling down on their foundation, locking up Head Coach Sean Payton with a new five-year contract through the 2030 season. Paired with GM George Paton’s recent extension, the Walton-Penner ownership group is rewarding the regime that guided Denver to the AFC Championship game last season, signaling that stability is their blueprint for a title. Broncos Notebook: After receiving new 5-year contract, HC Sean Payton focused on doing ’everything we can to continue to keep winning’