Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken has a simple, confident message regarding star defensive end Myles Garrett's absence from the start of voluntary offseason workouts: "Myles will be ready." Monken addressed the media Tuesday, emphasizing the voluntary nature of the program and expressing no concern about Garrett's preparation for the upcoming season.

Garrett's absence comes amidst a familiar backdrop of offseason speculation. In February, the former Defensive Player of the Year reportedly requested a trade, expressing a desire to compete for a Super Bowl with a contender. However, Browns General Manager Andrew Berry swiftly shut down any notion of a deal, stating Garrett is "a career Brown" and one of the faces of the franchise.

Trade rumors were further fueled by a recent contract adjustment that shifted key bonus dates, but Berry clarified the move was procedural, not a precursor to a trade. Garrett has a history of tailoring his offseason regimen, often skipping voluntary sessions to maximize rest and recovery. This approach has historically paid major dividends; last season, he broke the NFL's single-season sack record with 23, following a 2024 campaign where he played through injuries to notch 14 sacks.

Coach Monken left no room for doubt about Garrett's standing with the team. "I don't see a time where I would not want Myles Garrett part of our team," Monken said. "I can't even envision that, where I would not want Myles Garrett to be a Cleveland Brown." For now, the team's focus remains on preparing for the season, fully expecting their defensive cornerstone to arrive in peak form when it matters most.