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Los Angeles: Myles Garrett named NFL's top edge rusher

PUBLISHED Jul 17, 2026, 4:46 AM ET

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On July 17, 2026, the Associated Press announced that Los Angeles Rams star Myles Garrett was voted the NFL’s best edge rusher entering the 2026 season, following his blockbuster trade from the Cleveland Browns. An eight-member AP Pro Football Writers panel ranked players based on current status and projected performance, using a weighted points system. Garrett earned all eight first-place votes for a perfect score of 80 points. Green Bay Packers edge rusher Micah Parsons finished second with 27 points and appeared on every ballot. Garrett, 30, joined the Rams on June 1, 2026, in a multi-pick deal centered on outside linebacker Jared Verse.

By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Jun 1, 2026 Browns trade Garrett to Rams
Jun 1, 2026 Deal structured for cap flexibility
Jun 1, 2026 Rams send Jared Verse, draft picks
Early June 2026 Garrett begins transition to Rams
July 17, 2026 AP releases positional survey
July 17, 2026 Garrett gets unanimous first-place votes
July 17, 2026 Micah Parsons finishes a distant second
2026 season ahead Garrett leads revamped Rams defense

News Intelligence

If you're a Rams fan, this is a big win. Garrett's skills could boost the team's performance this season. For fantasy football players, Garrett's unanimous first-place votes make him a top pick. Check your roster and consider if he's worth a spot.