Category: Myles Garrett

WATCH: Myles Garrett sets Browns franchise sack record on strip sack

Myles Garrett has set a new standard for Cleveland Browns pass rushers as he has broken Clay Matthews Jr.’s career sack record

Myles Garrett now owns the franchise record for career sacks after a strip sack of New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe. Now with 62.5 career sacks, Garrett has surpassed Clay Matthews Jr. at just the age of 26-years-young.

After a week of discourse as to whether or not Garrett has an impact on football games, he comes up huge for his team early on for the Browns here. Deadlocked at three as the first quarter winds down, this has the makings of another close game for this Cleveland Football team.

Stay locked here for constant updates as big plays and scoring play come across the screen.

Browns Film Room: Yes, Myles Garrett is impacting games

Yes, Myles Garrett is making an impact for the Browns

In an article I never thought I would have to write, yes Myles Garrett has a massive impact on games for the Cleveland Browns despite being hampered by a bad shoulder. The discourse surrounding the All-Pro pass rusher is getting quite ridiculous, so what better time to clip through his reps against the Los Angeles Chargers for another Browns Film Room?

Despite the inevitability of him breaking the franchise sack record at just the age of 26, we have real people calling Garrett another Courtney Brown. One trick pony, not a good run defender, and easy to scheme around are all phrases that have flown around.

Let’s put the misconceptions to bed as this game against the Chargers was certainly far from a bad game for the All-Pro pass rusher.

Myles Garrett faces more double teams than any other edge rusher

Myles Garrett DOES impact games for the Cleveland Browns and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

Through all of the defensive dysfunction shown by the Cleveland Browns, even Myles Garrett has been caught in the crossfire by media personalities and fans alike. Some individuals do not think Garrett is doing enough for this football team despite returning to the field just one week after getting into a significant car accident.

Just read the replies to this tweet by Jon Ledyard as there are plenty complaining about Garrett:

“He doesn’t impact games.”
“No sacks since Week 2 is unacceptable.”
“He is overrated.”
“The Browns need to trade him before his value sinks.”

These are all things that have been found on the internet despite Garrett already racking up 20 pressures in just four games, as he is dominating offensive tackles each week. His tape and the data that spills out based on that tape continue to tell a different story each week. Too many people are too concerned about reading box scores rather than turning on the actual tape.

In reality, Garrett is seeing the highest rate of double teams of any pass rusher in the NFL and is still winning his reps at the rate of the top pass rushers in the league. Yet when there is no threat from the interior, opposing guards do not even have to glance opposite of Garrett, as the star pass rusher is getting chipped and blanketed every pass rush snap.

Sacks are the sexy stat but are never a reliable metric for evaluating defensive linemen. Instead, look at how often Justin Herbert was flushed out of the pocket a week ago, the number of times he is getting pressure on opposing quarterbacks, and more importantly, how often the two men next to him are getting any penetration at all.

When those box score blinders come off, reality sets in. And the reality is that Myles Garrett could not be doing anything more for this team than he is already doing.

Quite frankly, what more could you want out of Garrett?

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WATCH: Myles Garrett returns to the field for first time since accident

Myles Garrett has returned to the practice field as the Browns prepare for the Chargers.

Myles Garrett has returned to practice for the first time since his car accident as the Cleveland Browns prepare for the Los Angeles Chargers. After missing the entire defensive line against the Atlanta Falcons, who ran the ball at will on them, the Browns enter Chargers week with a significantly cleaner bill of health.

The Browns are 13-3 after a loss under head coach Kevin Stefanski, and they will look to make that 14 wins this Sunday against Los Angeles. As they prepare, take a look as the Browns beat has been all over Garrett going through warmups and drills on the field. It is good to see Garrett back out there with his teammates, and head coach Kevin Stefanski said as much.

Myles Garrett not on injury report, back to practice as Chargers approach

One big name was missing from today’s injury report.

Myles Garrett has returned to practice for the Cleveland Browns as they get ready for the Los Angeles Chargers. In fact, his name is no longer even on the injury list. This is a huge step towards playing after he missed the game against the Atlanta Falcons due to a car accident just over a week ago.

Should he be able to play, Garrett will get his second rookie offensive tackle in sixth rounder Jamaree Salyer. He gave Ikem Ekwonu a swift “welcome to the league” moment in Cleveland’s Week 1 win over the Carolina Panthers, and will be looking to do the same against Salyer should he be fully healthy.

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Browns rule out Myles Garrett vs. Falcons as he recovers from accident

As the #Browns look to improve to 3-1 on the season, they will have to do so without Myles Garrett

With the Atlanta Falcons on the horizon tomorrow, the Cleveland Browns have officially ruled Myles Garrett out for the game. Garrett, who was in a car accident that he called a “wake up call” on Monday, stated his desire to play. However, he also stated this would come down to the medical team and would respect their decision.

With Jadeveon Clowney also questionable, the Browns may be forced to start two rookie edge rushers. As it stands, third round rookie Alex Wright will definitely get his second start in as many weeks with Garrett out.

The Falcons have a top-10 offense, so this game has the potential to produce some fireworks with Garrett sidelined.

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Look: Myles Garrett speaks to media for first time since ‘wake up call’

Myles Garrett speaks for the first time since his “wake up call.” #Browns

For the first time since his scary car accident, Myles Garrett has spoken to the media. The All-Pro for the Cleveland Browns has called this accident “a wake up call” as he and his passenger escaped with just minor injuries. His ailments are so minor that head coach Kevin Stefanski has listed Garrett as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons.

“I think this will be definitely a wake up call for me. Just trying to be smart overall with driving and be grateful that I am able to still be here and just take my time.”

The OBR’s Fred Greetham will take us all the way through the rest of Garrett’s press conference as well.

Myles Garrett will be a gametime decision vs. Falcons

The #Browns continue to leave the door open to the possibility that Myles Garrett could play against the Falcons.

The Cleveland Browns continue to keep the door open for pass rusher Myles Garrett to play this Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. As it is well-documented by now, Garrett was in a car accident on Monday that resulted in a sprained shoulder, a strained bicep, and lacerations on his body.

Head coach Kevin Stefanski had this to say on the status of Garrett:

“He’s here today continuing to rehab. We are going to list him as questionable. We want to use the next 24 hours, 48 hours to see how he continues to respond to treatment and those type of things, and then make an appropriate decision on him and the rest of the guys.”

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The status of Myles Garrett vs. Falcons will be a ‘medical decision’

Myles Garrett wants to play. #Browns

Myles Garrett wants to play. He wants to suit up for the Cleveland Browns as they look to advance to 3-1 against the Atlanta Falcons. This comes just three days after flipping his car through the air and sustaining a sprained shoulder, a strained bicep, and more. According to Josina Anderson, however, the decision will not be Garrett’s to make.

Anderson tweeted out the decision of whether or not Garrett will suit up against the Falcons will be a “medical decision.” It would seem improbable that Garrett would be able to play just three days after a life-threatening accident, but Garrett has proven to be anything but a normal human being.

While Garrett should probably give it a rest, especially considering he has yet to return to practice, playing is not out of the realm of possibility.

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Browns: Myles Garrett gets another rookie LT vs. Chargers

If Myles Garrett is healthy enough to play next week, the #Browns will get their look at another rookie left tackle against the Chargers.

While looking ahead to next week against the Los Angeles Chargers is not on the minds of the actual Cleveland Browns, we cannot help but take notice of some news out of Los Angeles. As Myles Garrett has already gone against one rookie in Ikem Ekwonu (racking up two sacks in Week 1), he will get another as sixth rounder Jamaree Salyer has been named as the starting left tackle for the Chargers after the season-ending injury to Rashawn Slater.

Salyer was the starting left tackle for the National Championship-winning Georgia Bulldogs. However, his scouting report entering the NFL was that he was a guard at the next level given his length, build, and lack of flexibility. For an edge rusher who can bend the outside track like Garrett can, this could spell trouble.

Again, this may be counting the chickens before they hatch as Garrett is still recovering from a car accident earlier this week. However, seeing that he has not been ruled out for this week against the Atlanta Falcons, it seems likely he will be good to go by the following week.

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