Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett consulted with his family and agent before announcing earlier in the week that he wanted to be traded. He also sought out the advice of someone who had been in a similar situation: NBA superstar LeBron James.

NFL star Myles Garrett has requested to be traded from the Cleveland Browns after eight seasons with the team—revealing in a statement shared Feb. 3 that he has "loved calling [the] city his home" but that he feels obligated to find another team so he can fulfill his "desire to win."