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A person with knowledge of the details told The
Associated Press that Garrett’s deal includes $122.8 million
guaranteed, an average annual salary of $40 million with a total
value of $204.8 million. The person spoke Sunday on condition of
anonymity because terms weren’t announced.
Garrett, the 2023 AP Defensive Player of the Year, had asked for
a trade last month but the Browns were adamant about keeping the
29-year-old star in Cleveland.
Garrett's contract raises the bar for other non-QBs, including
Bengals All-Pro wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase and Cowboys edge
rusher Micah Parsons. Cincinnati already has stated plans to
make Chase the highest-paid non-QB in the league.
Garrett, a first-round pick in 2017, had 14 sacks and 22 tackles
for loss last season. He has 102 1/2 sacks in his eight seasons
with the Browns.
Garrett has only played in three playoff games with Cleveland.
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