NFL Rocked by Two Massive Blockbuster Trades Within Hours

June 1 was a VERY busy day for the NFL.

Two blockbuster trades occurred within hours of one another, altering the outlook of the 2026 season.

In the early afternoon, the Cleveland Browns agreed to trade two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for two-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, and a second-round pick in 2028.

While this type of deal is something Los Angeles has done in the past, trading for quarterback Matthew Stafford in 2021, it came as a surprise since the Browns continuously said they have no interest in trading Garrett. However, the Rams have shown interest since March, continuing to call in their "persistent pursuit," sources told ESPN. Los Angeles initially didn't want to send Verse in exchange, offering just picks, but Cleveland pushed back and said that it had to be part of the deal if they were to consider it.

But that wasn't all.

Just after 4 p.m., which was a crucial deadline for the Philadelphia Eagles, they traded star wide receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots after months and months of speculation. The Patriots sent a 2028 first-round pick as well as a 2027 fifth-round pick in return. And with that, it reunites Brown with head coach Mike Vrabel, with the two having worked together at the beginning of the three-time Pro Bowler's career with the Tennessee Titans.

Fans immediately reacted to the crazy day for the league.

"NFL said "slow news day?" and started flipping the league upside down," one person wrote.

"NFL offseason turned one June day into franchise roulette," another person expressed.

"my kids will ask me where I was on June 1, 2026 and I'll have a long story to tell," a fan commented.

"One random day in June delivered more NFL drama than some entire offseasons. General managers clearly skipped the vacation plans," another fan said.

"FL offseason went from zero to absolute chaos in 24 hours," one fan shared.

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This story was originally published June 1, 2026 at 2:14 PM.