Key facts
- The Los Angeles Rams traded for Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns.
- The trade package included a first-round pick, Jared Verse, and additional draft capital.
- Myles Garrett set an NFL single-season sack record with 23 sacks last season.
- The Rams' Super Bowl odds improved to +600 following the acquisition.
- The Rams also acquired cornerback Trent McDuffie and signed Jaylen Watson.
The NFL is facing increased scrutiny over competitive balance as teams like the Los Angeles Rams assemble 'superteams.' The recent blockbuster trade for Myles Garrett, coupled with other significant acquisitions, has amplified concerns that the league is becoming similar to the NBA, with a few dominant teams and a large gap to the rest of the field.