AFC Notes: Myles Garrett, DeAndre Hopkins, D.K. Metcalf, Russell Wilson, Browns, Ravens, Steelers

Browns DE Myles Garrett said he doesn’t regret his trade request because he believes it helped improve communication with the organization and thinks their relationship is in a better place now. (Scott Petrak)
Garrett touched on his media row run after the request: “That media row run created more discourse with myself and the organization. That kind of stuff became a main variable in getting this deal done. I think fans will see it’s never been about money. It’s about winning.” (Tony Grossi)
Garrett also addressed the pending quarterback situation: “Just leaning on AB and his expertise, knowing he has a plan what this team, offense will look like going forward. He’s going to get a QB we all continue to have faith in.” (Petrak)
Regarding QB Russell Wilson‘s visit, Garrett was asked whether he was there because of Wilson or if it was just a coincidence and said it was a “little bit of both.” (Zac Jackson)
Garrett continued on Wilson: “Definitely think he’d be a valuable asset. Has juice left and would be a good leader.” (Petrak)
Per Aaron Wilson, the Browns signed LB Devin Bush to a one-year, $3.25 million contract with a $2.97 million guaranteed, including a $1.8 million signing bonus and his $1.17 million base salary.
Wilson adds that the deal has $15k in per-game roster bonuses and a $250k playtime incentive. The deal also has void years from 2026 to 2029 if he’s on the roster on the last day of the 2026 league year.

Per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Ravens signed WR DeAndre Hopkins to a one-year, $5 million contract with a $3.745 million signing bonus and a fully guaranteed $1.255 million base salary.
Pelissero adds that Hopkins can earn up to $1 million in incentives and mentions the deal has void years for salary cap purposes.
Aaron Wilson reports Baltimore signed FB Patrick Ricard to a one-year, $2.872 million fully guaranteed deal with a $167,500 signing bonus and a $2.705 million base salary.
Per Wilson, the Ravens signed WR Tylan Wallace to a one-year, $2.1 million contract with $1.35 million guaranteed, including a $930k signing bonus and $420k of a $1.17 million base salary. The deal also has up to $100k in incentives and three void years for salary cap purposes.

Georgia DL Mykel Williams had dinner with the Steelers and HC Mike Tomlin before his pro day. (D. Orlando Ledbetter)
Kansas State RB DJ Giddens will take an official visit with the Steelers. (Justin Melo)
He also had a formal Combine interview with Pittsburgh.
Steelers’ new CB Brandin Echols called himself a “versatile” cornerback and hasn’t been informed where he’ll play on the outside or in the slot, via Nick Farabaugh.
New Steelers WR D.K. Metcalf laughed when asked about his reported desire to play in warm weather and said he and his team never had any requirements for a potential landing spot despite reports. (Brooke Pryor)
Metcalf is excited to play with new teammate WR George Pickens: “Our WR coach called him a ‘freak show’. I think that’s the right nickname for him with the circus catches he makes.” (Nick Farabaugh)
Ray Fittpaldo reports the Steelers are having top-30 visits with Tennessee RB Dylan Sampson, TCU WR Savion Williams, and Iowa DT Yahya Black on Friday.