Myles Garrett Eyes 25-Sack Season After Achieving NFL Record
Myles Garrett, the standout edge rusher for the Cleveland Browns, has made headlines by aiming for an impressive 25-sack season. Recently, he achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new NFL single-season record with 23 sacks.
Myles Garrett Breaks NFL Record
On Sunday, Garrett secured this record by sacking Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow during the season finale. This momentous sack placed him ahead of Hall of Famer Michael Strahan, who previously held the record with 22.5 sacks in 2001, and T.J. Watt, who tied the record in 2021.
A Game of Challenges
Garrett faced significant challenges leading up to this achievement. He was just a half sack shy of the record when he encountered the Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers in the weeks prior. However, he demonstrated his resilience by finally clinching the record in a dramatic fourth-quarter moment.
- Record Details:
- Current Record: 23 sacks
- Previous Record Holder: Michael Strahan (22.5 sacks in 2001)
- T.J. Watt’s Performance: Tied the record in 2021
- Significant Sack:
- Opponent: Joe Burrow (Bengals)
- Timing: 5:17 left in the game
- Technique: Swim move past Orlando Brown Jr.
Recognition from Coaches and Teammates
Garrett’s achievement was recognized by head coach Kevin Stefanski, who praised him as the “sack king” and highlighted the significance of this accomplishment amid the season’s difficulties. He noted that Garrett’s performance this season solidifies his position as a strong candidate for Defensive Player of the Year.
Throughout the postgame celebrations, Garrett reflected on his journey. He shared lyrics from Kanye West’s “I Wonder,” emphasizing his lifelong ambition to achieve greatness. “I wanted that 25 [sacks],” he stated, acknowledging the obstacles he faced in the final games of the season. “That’ll be the next journey, trying to go out there and get 25.”
As of now, Garrett stands at the peak of his career, poised to chase even greater milestones in the next season.
