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We are a little over a week away from the start of the NFL combine in Indianapolis, Indiana. While that event is all about the NFL draft, everything else that happens in Indy is all about the future of the league including NFL free agency, trades and contract decisions.<\/p>\n
For the Cleveland Browns, having the second overall pick in the draft and a trade request from DE Myles Garrett puts them in the spotlight of the league this offseason. We\u2019ve mocked up a Browns offseason that included trading both the pick and Garrett to revamp the roster but the current expectation is that Garrett will remain with Cleveland this season.<\/p>\n
Some have suggested giving Garrett another season to see what the Browns can do with all of their draft capital while others believe the team should blow it up and start over, at least to some extent. Our DBN roundtable looked at both options.<\/p>\n
One reason Garrett has requested a trade is also a reason the team should at least consider it: Age.<\/p>\n
Cleveland\u2019s star defender will turn 30 near the end of next year\u2019s regular season (December 29). Garrett is under contract for 2026 when he will be 30 for most of the year, which is an important performance cut-off. It used to be that 30 years old was the end of a running back\u2019s prime but new data suggests that pass rushers also might face a steep drop-off:<\/p>\n
\nWith Myles Garrett's trade request in the news, part of the discussion is about how quickly a 30-yr old edge rusher declines with age. <\/p>\n
We now have 8 seasons of Pass Rush Win Rate, and fortunately it turns out to be more than enough data for a solid age curve. pic.twitter.com\/fqAxF87I1P<\/a><\/p>\n
— Brian Burke (@bburkeESPN) February 12, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n