Myles Garrett is doing more than just anchoring the Cleveland Browns’ defense this season - he’s chasing history. In a year where the Browns have had their fair share of ups and downs, Garrett has been a constant force, a weekly reminder of what elite defensive play looks like in the NFL.
Since entering the league in 2017, Garrett has been a nightmare for opposing quarterbacks. He’s hit double-digit sacks every year since his rookie campaign, consistently ranking among the league’s most disruptive edge rushers.
You mention T.J. Watt or Micah Parsons in a conversation about dominant defenders, and Garrett’s name belongs right there - if not at the very top.
But this year? This year feels different.
Garrett is in the midst of what could be a historic season. With three games left on the schedule, he’s just 1.5 sacks shy of breaking the NFL’s single-season sack record - a mark of 22.5 set by Michael Strahan and later matched by Watt. That’s not just elite territory; that’s legacy-defining.
What makes this chase even more compelling is where and when Garrett could break the record. The Browns return home this Sunday to face the Buffalo Bills, and Garrett has made it clear: he wants to set the record in front of Cleveland’s home crowd.
“I want it here in front of the fans,” Garrett said Friday, keeping it simple but powerful. He also made sure to emphasize that while the record would be special, winning the game comes first - a true leader’s mindset.
Last week’s game against the Chicago Bears didn’t go the Browns’ way. It was a tough loss, and while Garrett managed to get to rookie quarterback Caleb Williams a few times, the record remained just out of reach.
Still, even in defeat, there was a lighthearted moment between the two after the game. Williams, knowing what was at stake, joked with Garrett: “I couldn’t let you get it on me.”
That’s the kind of mutual respect that speaks volumes about Garrett’s reputation across the league.
Now, with two home games on deck - this week against the Bills and next week against the rival Steelers - Garrett has not one, but two chances to make history in front of the Dawg Pound. And if you've watched him play this season, you know he’s more than capable of getting it done.
The Browns may be fighting to stay relevant in the playoff picture, but Garrett’s pursuit of the sack record is a storyline that transcends wins and losses. It’s about dominance, consistency, and the kind of greatness that doesn’t come around often. If he finishes the job, we won’t just be talking about the best season of his career - we’ll be talking about one of the greatest seasons a defensive end has ever had.