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.

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