Could one of the most stunning trades in NFL history be on the cards?Amid the 2026 offseason, one move the Cleveland Browns have made was to readjust the contract of superstar Myles Garrett.The Browns have restructured Garrett’s contract to allow for more cap-space flexibilityGettyESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that alongside $8 million in his base salary for 2029 and 2030 that was moved in roster bonuses, terms have also been amended.Browns send clear message to NFL with Myles Garrett contractThe readjustment of the terms of the deal benefit both Garrett and the team, but has amplified the noise of a potential trade that was once loud.In early 2025, Garrett publicly requested a trade, citing a desire to chase Super Bowls in the remaining years of his career.He would soon double down on his requests, but the Browns acted swiftly, handing him the jaw-dropping four-year, $160m contract.After the announcement of the contract restructure was released, trade speculation was quick to resurface, but the Browns did not mince their words in their response to the rumors.NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo has reported Cleveland is ‘adamant’ that they are not trading Garrett, and that any trade rumors have ‘nothing to do with the motivation for what they did in his contract.’Garrett produced his second Defensive Player of the Year campaign in 2025, setting the single-season sack record on his way to the honor.Unfortunately, Cleveland still struggled even with his record-setting additions, finishing 5-12 and missing the playoffs for the second-straight year.The Browns will also have additional in-house questions to answer this offseason with new head coach Todd Monken at the helm.One of the most important decisions will be the man starting under centre in 2026, with Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson and Dillon Gabriel in contention.The Browns have reportedly set their stance clear on Garrett, they will not be trading himGettyGarrett claimed his crown as he finally got the NFL single-season sack recordGettyWhile the Browns believe their superstar is settled, Garrett’s elite status will naturally attract immense interest at any time, and there will be many contenders waiting in the wings.Myles Garrett move could tempt Super Bowl contender despite ‘great cost’ of tradeOne of the teams presumably waiting in the wings for any update on Garrett’s availability will be the San Francisco 49ers.The Niners risk being left behind in the NFC West by the Los Angeles Rams and Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks.San Francisco has improved their squad this offseason to remain competitive with their division rivals, but one area that still needs bolstering is the pass-rush. David Lombardi, who covers the Niners for SF Standard, noted the potential asking price the Browns could demand for Garrett would be huge, but worth it. “I think with Myles Garrett, this is as close to a perfect defender as you can find in his prime,” Lombardi said on March 27 on his YouTube channel. The 49ers should be all over Garrett if he becomes availableGetty“Because of that, if he does actually hit the trade market, as he demanded to hit last year, he can and should go for one of the greatest costs we’ve ever seen. “I think there’s a good chance he’ll be worth whatever that cost ends up being.”Lombardi also noted that given the Browns’ current QB carousel, they could be tempted to cash in and trade Garrett now.“If you’re the Cleveland Browns, you could logically step back and say, ‘Hey, the 2027 draft looks loaded, especially at quarterback,” Lombardi added.“Maybe, with Myles Garrett at 30, it makes sense to stockpile major draft capital, particularly first-round picks, because his value might never be higher than it is right now.”If Cleveland is willing to listen, he could be the piece that puts the Niners as Super Bowl favorites for the 2026 season.Stay up to date with the latest from the NFL across all platforms – follow our dedicated talkSPORT USA Facebook page and subscribe to our talkSPORT USA YouTube channel for all the news, exclusives, interviews and more.