**Ex-NFL Player to Steelers: Trade Leal for Garrett?! Madness or Genius?!**

A former NFL receiver has set Steelers Nation ablaze with a bold suggestion: trade defensive end DeMarvin Leal to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for superstar Myles Garrett! The proposal has ignited a firestorm of debate, with fans sharply divided on whether the move would be a stroke of genius or pure insanity.

The trade suggestion comes despite the Steelers continuing to add to their defensive line[7]. The Browns also resigned Myles Garrett in July of 2021 to a five-year $125 million contract extension.

Here’s why this proposal is so polarizing:

* **Garrett’s Dominance:** Myles Garrett is widely considered one of the best defensive players in the NFL, consistently racking up sacks and wreaking havoc on opposing offenses.
* **Leal’s Potential vs. Garrett’s Proven Performance:** DeMarvin Leal, drafted in the third round in 2022, has shown flashes of potential but has yet to establish himself as a dominant force[1]. In 2023, Leal played in 12 games and recorded 15 tackles and one sack[5].
* **Financial Implications:** The Steelers have DeMarvin Leal under contract through 2025. In 2025, Leal will earn a base salary of $1,412,304, while carrying a cap hit of $1,650,376[1]. Trading for Garrett would mean taking on a much larger salary.

While some Steelers fans are intrigued by the prospect of adding a game-changing talent like Garrett, others are hesitant to give up on Leal’s potential. Others are skeptical of giving up too much to acquire a big name player.

DeMarvin Leal’s trade value on the open market is 0.50, ranking him 121st among defensive linemen[3].

With Leal having a low trade value[3], a deal with the Browns for Garrett seems unlikely.