Myles Garrett gives Browns an ultimatum, won't stay in Cleveland through rebuild

Jarrett Bailey

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The Cleveland Browns have had a dreadful season and will finish the year with their fewest wins since the 2019 season when they went 6-10. And while the biggest question mark and missing piece is clearly the quarterback position, their stubbornness surrounding Deshaun Watson has wasted multiple seasons, and may cost them their best player.

Speaking to the media on Friday, reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett made it clear he wants to be in Cleveland for the long haul, but also said he will not be part of a rebuild.

"[Garrett] intends to make this clear during offseason discussions about his future, emphasizing that he has no interest in being part of a rebuild," Ari Meirov says via X.

Garrett said himself that he wants the Browns to "illustrate" a clear plan of winning.

"That would keep my mind at rest and settled," Garrett said. "There has to be a plan of action."

Through all of this mess that began with acquiring Deshaun Watson, it could end with the Browns losing the face of their franchise. 

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Jarrett Bailey is a freelance NFL writer for The Sporting News. He previously wrote for USA TODAY Sports Media Group, The 33rd Team and Pro Football Network. Enjoyer of chocolate milk, metal music, Batman, pasta salad, and pro wrestling. There is nothing more breathtaking than a Jeff Hardy swanton bomb.