As Myles Garrett gets turned down by Jimmy Haslam, several big-name edge rushers hit the market, and one cashed in.

The Cleveland Browns are in an awkward position as a franchise. Cleveland is searching for a new quarterback to replace their controversial starter and his massive guaranteed contract. The Browns are also feuding with superstar pass rusher Myles Garrett.

Amid a standoff over a trade request by the six-time Pro Bowler, Garrett recently requested a meeting with Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and was turned down, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Instead,

Analysts were quick to assign blame after a new report revealed that Browns owner Jimmy Haslam declined to meet with defensive end Myles Garrett. The two parties have been at odds over Garrett’s public trade request,

Cleveland Browns principal owner Jimmy Haslam decided against meeting with the team’s star defensive player Myles Garrett amid a trade request, NFL Network reported, citing sources.  Read More

The public relations nightmare for the Cleveland Browns is getting worse. After defensive end Myles Garrett made a public request to be traded in February, the Browns dug their feet in and reiterated that Cleveland would not grant his request.

Myles Garrett’s career has been defined by dominance — a 6'4" force of nature with a knack for wrecking offenses. The post Myles Garrett Told to Use ‘Greatest Leverage’ Amid Trade Talks as Owner Jimmy Haslam Keeps Browns DE Hostage appeared first on EssentiallySports.