Myles Garrett Approaching NFL Sack Record Amid Browns' Struggles
Myles Garrett has recorded 21.5 sacks through 14 games in the 2025 NFL season, on pace to reach approximately 26 sacks. This projection would surpass Michael Strahan’s 22.5-sack record set in a 16-game season. Despite Garrett's dominant individual performance, the Cleveland Browns have managed only three wins this season, with their offense ranking last at 32nd in the league, limiting opportunities for Garrett to impact games through sacks.
Opposing teams consistently focus their defensive strategies on containing Garrett, frequently chipping or double-teaming him on each play. He is the primary focus of every opponent’s game plan, with only Micah Parsons among other top edge rushers receiving similar attention. Garrett's get-off time of 0.78 seconds this season is a career best and significantly faster than the league average of 0.97 seconds, reflecting a combination of speed, power, bend, and balance that enables him to overwhelm blockers.
Historically, Garrett's sack pace is extraordinary in the modern NFL context. Among players with at least 18 sacks in a season, his efficiency—measured by about 20.3 team pass attempts per sack—is well above the 1987 benchmark set by Reggie White of 24.8, underscoring his rare dominance. Garrett has long been recognized as one of the NFL's elite pass rushers; his profile rose during the Browns’ 2023 playoff run and is now elevated further by his outstanding individual performance this season.
Last offseason, Garrett requested a trade to pursue a Super Bowl and later signed a record extension to remain with the Browns. His trade value remained high, potentially fetching multiple first-round draft picks from contending teams. The Browns face a critical decision on whether to continue rebuilding their team around Garrett or trade him to a contender. The article suggests failing to act could be considered malpractice, whereas trading him would acknowledge Garrett’s prime but result in Cleveland losing their standout defensive star.
Should Garrett eventually be inducted into the Hall of Fame, the Browns’ current win-loss record would be a minor detail in his enduring legacy.
