Richard Sherman Backs Myles Garrett to Leave the Browns Amid Shedeur Sanders’ QB Battle
Just days after reports surfaced linking Myles Garrett to the Philadelphia Eagles, Richard Sherman added more intrigue to the Cleveland Browns’ unravelling storyline by suggesting that the superstar DE might need to leave the franchise altogether.
It all began when Yahoo Sports’ Charles Robinson said the Eagles were “super hot” on acquiring the All-Pro edge rusher. Robinson then revealed that Eagles GM Howie Roseman would be willing to offer
ESPN’s Adam Schefter, however, quickly shot down the speculation, reporting there’s “no chance” Cleveland moves him. But in a league that has seen the 49ers trade three first-round picks for Trey Lance to the Browns, gifting Deshaun Watson a guaranteed $230 million contract, it’s easy to see why the rumors exist.
But Myles Garrett’s case has more substance. Despite already racking up 10 sacks this season, he is once again single-handedly carrying a Browns defense that can’t win even when he dominates. For instance, in Week 8, when he broke the franchise record with five sacks, the team still lost by 19 points.
That’s exactly the kind of futility that Richard Sherman believes should make Garrett reconsider his loyalty.
“You could see the frustration for this defense,” Sherman said while reacting to the loss.
The former Seahawks CB didn’t stop there, as he urged Myles Garrett to take matters into his own hands:
“If I’m Myles Garrett, I’m having a conversation with my agent, I’m having a conversation with the front office, and I’m looking for an opportunity to win.”
It’s a pointed statement, especially coming amid growing fan frustration in Cleveland. Despite Garrett’s $160 million extension earlier this season and perennial All-Pro form, the Browns are just 2-6, with the same issues they’ve had for years — inconsistent QB play and a front office that can’t seem to find stability.
That instability extends to the quarterback room. Hence, the NFL legend also weighed in on the situation involving Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel.
“It’s crazy because you heard so much this offseason about Shedeur Sanders and should he be QB2 behind Joe Flacco? Should he be the starter?… And the game that I would assume he would have gotten some play as QB2, he suffers an injury in practice… You just talk about bad luck happening for a guy,”
Sherman’s comments echo the sentiment among Browns fans that nothing seems to go right for their quarterbacks, no matter the name or the moment. Gabriel, who has thrown for just 702 yards with five touchdowns in six appearances, hasn’t given Cleveland much to believe in, while Sanders’ absence continues to fuel debate and trade rumors.
That said, the former Buffs star may have hinted at what’s next. During a recent livestream, he said he couldn’t attend Colorado’s homecoming because he had “treatment” and needed to
This cryptic remark has been widely interpreted as a sign he’s preparing for a return under center, signalling that Gabriel’s days as a QB1 may soon be coming to an end.
So while Myles Garrett may be questioning his future in Cleveland, it seems Shedeur Sanders is still betting on one. But as Richard Sherman made clear, patience has its limits … and for superstars like Garrett and Shedeur, losing can only test it so long.
The Lightning could decide to promote some of them on the NHL roster
The Tampa Bay Lightning (5-4-2) are getting back in their groove, winning four straight games after their 2-1 overtime victory over the Dallas Stars. While the Lightning look to rise to the top of the Atlantic Division their American Hockey League (AHL, Syracuse Crunch) and ECHL teams (Orlando Solar Bears) are heading in opposite directions. The Crunch are cruising, with a 6-1-0-0 record, which leads the North Division, while the Solar Bears own a dreadful 1-4-0-0 record, allowing twice as many goals (20) as they’ve scored.
Even still, there are standouts littered in the minors for Tampa Bay, and in some instances, the Lightning could decide to promote some of them on the NHL roster.
AHL: Jakob Pelletier, F
The Lightning signed Pelletier to a three-year contract last offseason in the hopes he’d reach his massive upside. At 24 years old, the 2019 first-round pick scored four goals and seven assists with a plus-10 rating in 24 games for the Calgary Flames last season. That’s an average of about 14-24-38 over a full season, and he was usually playing bottom-six minutes.
Unfortunately, the Flames traded the winger to Philadelphia for Joel Farabee and Morgan Frost in late January. Pelletier couldn’t get back his offensive spark in Philadelphia. With the Flyers, he scored just three goals, five assists, and eight points in 25 games, sometimes being healthy scratched. When he was due $840,000 on a qualifying offer on a two-way deal, the Flyers non-tendered him, making him an unrestricted free agent.
Pelletier hasn’t made his debut with the Lightning, but with the Crunch, he’s thriving. Through seven games, Pelletier has notched four goals and five assists, with a plus-1 rating. He currently leads the Crunch in points and goals. In a 5-2 win against the Hershey Bears, Pelletier had two goals and an assist.
If Pelletier keeps this pace up, the Lightning could recall him, and he could be an injection of youth Tampa Bay desperately needs right now.
AHL: Dylan Duke, F
Dylan Duke is another young talent the Lightning hope can evolve into an NHL-caliber forward. He was drafted 121st overall by Tampa Bay after a stellar career with the Michigan Wolverines. In 2023-24, Duke was on a team with NHL draftees Gavin Brindley, Rutger McGroarty, and Seamus Casey. However, Duke led the team in goals (26) and finished third in points (49). Overall, he finished with 54 goals and 46 assists in 123 games.
Duke has just one goal in the NHL level so far, but he is turning a new leaf with the Crunch this season. He’s scored one goal and added six assists for seven points through seven games. He is currently in the top 20 in assists in the AHL level.
It appears Duke could be taking a big jump from his rookie season, when he scored 20 goals, 20 assists, and 40 points through 62 games. Like Pelletier, Duke is another young forward the Lightning are looking to develop into an NHL-caliber player. Unlike Pelletier, Duke is just 22, and he has time to grow and become another late-round NHL contributor for the Lightning.
ECHL: Spencer Kersten, F
It’s hard to find a standout for the Solar Bears this season, but there’s one player who’s been tried and true for them. Spencer Kersten continues to shine for Orlando.
Kersten spent four years with Princeton University and one year at Bowling-Green University before signing with the Solar Bears in 2024. In his rookie season, Kersten shined, recording 25 goals and 30 assists for 55 points through 60 games. That earned him a spot on the 2024-25 ECHL All-Rookie team.
This year, Kersten has increased his scoring output, with three goals and three assists for six points through five games. He is on pace to record 86 points this season.
That could earn Kersten a recall to the AHL. His strong play with Orlando earned him brief stints with the Crunch and the Belleville Senators on loan. He scored one goal in nine games with the Crunch, but he could be in line for more opportunities in the AHL if he keeps up this pace.
