At a protest outside Huntington Bank Field, fans expressed sympathy for Garrett and directed their frustrations at ownership and the front office.
CLEVELAND — When you watch the Cleveland Browns, there is one player that certainly makes things happen: reigning Defensive player of the year Myles Garrett.
On Monday, Garrett formally requested a trade from the team, citing a desire “to compete for and win a Super Bowl.” The Browns have gone just 53-74-1 since Garrett’s arrival in 2017, including 3-14 this past season.
“I woke up to the news this morning and I was really sad,” Jerry Kensick said later in the evening outside Huntington Bank Field
“We’re pissed,” Aiden Crowley added. “I mean, for lack of a better term, we’re not happy.”
Crowley organized a walkout to the stadium through his Instagram account, The Cleveland Menace. He wants his voice to be heard, and is encouraging others to be just as vocal.
“We’re kind of just out here to send a message,” Crowley said. “Myles, we love you, and we understand that the front office is incompetent and we need something to change. Because yeah, we would love him to stay, but we understand why he’s leaving.”
“Our defense is going to go to horrible places without him,” Sam Kent lamented. “We are going to be horrible without him. So Myles, please stay. Please stay, Myles.”
Using general manager Andrew Berry’s own words against him, Garrett said, “The goal was never to go from Cleveland to Canton.” In short, he wants a ring. Period.
“I’m really glad that he’s asked to be traded, because I want to see Myles Garrett win a Super Bowl,” Joanie Lewanski said. “I’ll be rooting for him, whatever team he’s on.”