Myles Garrett Chasing History as Browns Teammates Rally Around His Record-Breaking Quest
The Cleveland Browns may be out of the playoff hunt, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing left to play for in Northeast Ohio. While the team’s 3-11 record has long since dashed any postseason hopes, one of the league’s most dominant defenders is still giving fans a reason to tune in every Sunday - and he’s doing it with the kind of relentless energy that defines greatness.
Myles Garrett is on the brink of making NFL history. With 21.5 sacks on the season, he’s just one away from tying the single-season sack record and 1.5 shy of breaking it outright. And with three games left on the schedule, the star EDGE rusher has time - and plenty of motivation - to finish the job.
Let’s be clear: this isn’t just a strong season. What Garrett is doing in 2025 is one of the most dominant defensive campaigns we’ve seen in years.
He’s been a nightmare for opposing quarterbacks, a weekly problem that offensive coordinators still haven’t solved. And while the Browns’ win-loss record might suggest a team in disarray, Garrett’s season is proof that elite individual performances can still shine through the shadows of a tough year.
Playing for More Than Just Stats
It’s easy to forget, especially when a team is out of contention, that players still suit up with purpose. Yes, there's pride and passion. But there's also camaraderie - that bond between teammates who’ve been grinding together since training camp.
That’s exactly the case with Garrett and fellow defensive cornerstone Denzel Ward.
Ward, who joined the Browns a year after Garrett as a top-five draft pick, has been a key part of the defense’s identity. And while their positions are different - Garrett coming off the edge, Ward locking down receivers in the secondary - their success is tightly linked.
A good pass rush makes life easier for corners. Tight coverage gives pass rushers the extra beat they need to get home.
It’s a classic football symbiosis, and these two have built a strong connection because of it.
So it’s no surprise that Ward wants to be on the field when Garrett makes history.
“I told him, ‘Don’t break the record without me out there. I gotta be out there when he breaks the record,’” Ward said, half-joking but clearly serious about wanting to witness the moment firsthand.
“Everybody knows - he’s a Hall of Fame player, and his name is going to go down in history. We’re all here to witness it.”
Ward’s Race Against the Clock
Ward’s been battling a calf injury that kept him out of the Browns' Week 15 matchup, and as of midweek, he still hadn’t returned to practice. That casts some doubt on whether he’ll be ready in time for Sunday’s game - a game that could very well be the one where Garrett makes his move on the record books.
If Ward wants that front-row seat, he may have to push through the pain. Because with Garrett, history can happen in an instant.
And the opponent this week? None other than the Buffalo Bills and Josh Allen, a quarterback who’s been sacked more than most this season - sixth-most in the league, to be exact.
That’s the kind of matchup Garrett salivates over. One false step by the offensive line, one coverage sack extended by the secondary, and Garrett could be in the backfield with another record-setting takedown.
Bigger Than the Record
Whether or not Garrett breaks the sack record this year, what he’s done in 2025 is already legendary. He’s been a force of nature on a team that hasn’t had much else to celebrate.
And that’s what makes this run so special. It’s not just about numbers - it’s about impact.
It’s about a player who shows up every week with the same fire, regardless of the standings.
For Browns fans, Garrett’s chase is a reminder that even in a lost season, there’s still greatness to witness. And for teammates like Ward, it’s a moment they don’t want to miss - not from the sideline, not from the locker room, but right there on the field, where it all happens.
Three games to go. One and a half sacks to history. Myles Garrett is knocking on the door, and the league better be ready - because he’s not slowing down anytime soon.