The Cleveland Browns are going to make sure Myles Garrett does not have to worry about finances indefinitely, per a report.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport reported Tuesday and the Browns and their star defensive end are close on a contract extension worth $125M over five years.
The #Browns and star pass-rusher Myles Garrett are closing in on a 5-year extension worth $125M, sources say. Another massive deal, this time for $25M in new money per year. Their top priority of this offseason and they are in the final stages. đź’°đź’°đź’°
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 14, 2020
The #Browns and Myles Garrett’s deal may not be final and official today. Still a few small hurdles. But it is expected to happen, as Cleveland is set to lock up a key piece. https://t.co/873RKFYdbk
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 14, 2020
Garrett, 24, was the first overall player chosen in the 2017 NFL Draft by Cleveland. He played college ball at Texas A&M. In three professional seasons, Garrett has 30.5 sacks in 37 games.
He was suspended indefinitely by the NFL after an ugly incident with Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph at the end of an AFC North game in the 2019 season.
Garrett later apologized for his actions, which he described as “foolish” and “out of character,” while at the same time thanking those players who “backed him up.” He was also fined $45,623.
Garrett was reinstated from his suspension on Feb. 12, 2020.