Garrett not aligned with Browns, consulted LeBron on trade request

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Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett spoke publicly Wednesday for the first time since announcing a trade request Monday, telling the Rich Eisen Show that he and the organization are not aligned on the team's future.

"It's not a decision I take lightly," said Garrett, speaking on Radio Row in New Orleans. "It took time and lots of conversation. Just looking at the trajectory of the team, talking to some of the higher-ups, I have a lot of respect for them, but I just don't think we're aligned on where the team is going in the near future."

Garrett, the NFL's reigning Defensive Player of the Year, on Monday released a statement announcing his desire to be traded from…