Andrew Berry, the Cleveland Browns general manager, found out the hard way that managing an NFL roster is tough, but managing an eight-year-old’s emotions after a big trade? That’s a whole different ballgame. Berry recently revealed on the Deebo & Joe show that his son gave him the full silent treatment after learning Myles Garrett was traded to the Los Angeles Rams. “You did what?” was the kid’s incredulous response when told his defensive hero was gone, and he didn’t talk to his dad for the rest of the afternoon. Talk about a tough critic!
The Double Whammy That Rocked the Berry Household
But that wasn’t even the full story. Berry admitted to a “poor parenting moment” because he dropped a second bombshell at the same time: his son’s childhood favorite player, tight end David Njoku, had signed with the Los Angeles Chargers in free agency. Yep, the kid lost his two favorite players in one fell swoop. It sounds like those were some “rough couple of days in the Berry household,” and honestly, who can blame the kid? Imagine your heroes just… vanish.
The Cold, Hard Business of the NFL
While it was clearly heartbreaking for Berry’s son, these moves were probably inevitable in the harsh reality of the NFL. Garrett had reportedly pushed for a trade in the past, chasing a contender, and the Browns definitely got a haul back: star edge-rusher Jared Verse, a first-round pick in 2027, a second-rounder in 2028, and a third-rounder in 2029. That’s a serious return! As for Njoku, he wasn’t a priority re-signing after Harold Fannin Jr. exploded in his rookie season with 72 catches, 731 yards, and six touchdowns. Plus, with a rebuilt wide receiver room featuring Jerry Jeudy, first-round pick KC Concepcion, and second-round pick Denzel Boston, Njoku just wouldn’t have had a major role. It’s the business side of the game, and sometimes that’s a tough pill for even the most die-hard fans, or an eight-year-old son, to swallow.
What does it all mean? For Andrew Berry, it means some potentially awkward dinner table conversations for a while. For the Browns, these were calculated moves to reshape their future. The NFL never stops, and every decision has a ripple effect, sometimes even into the general manager’s own living room. You gotta wonder if Berry’s son has forgiven him yet, or if he’s scouting the 2027 draft class for a new favorite.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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