Myles Garrett Nears NFL Single-Season Sack Record Amidst Cleveland Browns' Struggles
Myles Garrett has recorded 21.5 sacks through 14 games in the 2025 NFL season, placing him on pace to achieve 26 sacks. This performance approaches the NFL single-season sack record of 22.5, set by Michael Strahan and later tied by TJ Watt in 2021. Garrett has the potential to break this record within 16 games if he maintains his current pace.
Garrett plays for the Cleveland Browns, a team with only three wins and an offense ranked last at 32nd. This context reduces the likelihood that his historic sack total is aided by team success. In fact, Garrett faces challenges as he is the primary focus for opposing offenses and is heavily chipped and double-teamed more than most defensive players, yet he continues to deliver outstanding production.
His get-off time this season is a career-high 0.78 seconds, compared to the league average of 0.97 seconds, showcasing his exceptional quickness. The Browns' run-heavy offense and frequent low-lead situations limit opportunities for passing rush, further underscoring Garrett's rare individual excellence in dominating the field despite situational constraints.
Previously, Garrett requested a trade last offseason to seek a more competitive environment but later signed a record extension to remain with the Browns. The article highlights that Garrett's market value could equate to multiple first-round draft picks, referencing the trade of Micah Parsons as an example. It suggests that Cleveland may need to trade Garrett to maximize his legacy on a competitive team, acknowledging the organization's limitations in optimizing his talents during their current rebuild, despite the difficult implications of such a move.
