India, June 3 -- By landing Myles Garrett in a headline-grabbing trade with the Browns, the Rams have strengthened their case as serious contenders for a Super Bowl appearance.

The trade package included Jared Verse heading to Cleveland along with a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-rounder, and a 2029 third-round pick as compensation.

The football ramifications of the trade have been widely analyzed, but one underappreciated element is the favorable contract attached to Garrett, which could make the acquisition an even greater win for the Rams.

NFL journalist Blaine Grisak highlighted that very point in the aftermath of the blockbuster trade.

He pointed to Garrett's remarkably low $8.1 million cap hit for 2026, arguing that one of...