Breaking: Myles Garrett Caps Historic Season, Sets NFL Single-Season Sack Record
cleveland’s star pass rusher closed the campaign with a landmark feat, delivering a 23rd sack to set a new NFL single-season record.The milestone caps a year of record-setting play and adds to a growing list of accolades for Myles Garrett.
Garrett also eclipsed the Browns’ own single-season sack mark, a record he first established in 2021 and then matched in 2022. He became the first player since 1982 to log 12 sacks in six consecutive seasons, and he owns the distinction of posting the most sacks by any player under the age of 30.
A Season Defined by Dominance
The defensive end produced three games with at least three sacks, including a standout Week 8 performance against New England in which he recorded five sacks. That five-sack game not onyl marked a season high but also surpassed his own Browns’ single-game sack record. Across the season, Garrett registered at least a half-sack in nine straight games, the longest such streak of his career.
Inside the Locker Room: Teammates’ Praise
“The recent stretch shows what he’s capable of,” teammate Maliek Collins said on November 24. “Whatever he sets his mind to, he can achieve.You can see the personal notes he writes and the positivity he brings. He’s driven to get to the quarterback, and his overall play—plus how he takes care of his body—is unmatched I’ve seen.”
Offseason Prep Fueled a Historic Push
From the outset of the offseason, defensive line coach Perry Cesaire observed Garrett elevating his readiness to a new level. Garrett carried through a focused, high-intensity training camp, reportedly not wasting a single reps in one-on-ones and moving at full speed on every snap.
Cesaire sensed early in training camp that Garrett was poised for something special. “Preseason, camp, all those joint practices, it felt personal for him,” Cesaire recalled. “He went out there every day to prove what he could do, not losing a single one-on-one rep.”
Behind the Numbers: The Record-Setting Benchmark
Cesaire has long believed Garrett would break the sack record. He even teased Garrett about the milestone, having him write a season target on the defensive line room board. The number started at 24 and was later adjusted to 25 as the season approached.
“I’m happy for him, not just for his talent but for the work he puts in,” Cesaire said. “We set a standard in this room for hard work and doing things the right way, and he lives that every day.”
Key Facts at a Glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sacks in the season | 23 (NFL single-season record) |
| Longest sack streak | Nine straight games with at least a half-sack |
| Week 8 performance | Five sacks vs. New England Patriots |
| six-season sacks milestone | 12 sacks in six consecutive seasons (first since 1982 to achieve this) |
| Age-related record | Most sacks by a player under 30 |
| Offseason prep note | Intense, focused training; did not waste a rep in early camp |
| Week 11 milestone | Reached 12th sack, solidifying the six-season streak |
What Comes Next
Garrett’s season is a blueprint for how a player can sustain high-level production over multiple years, underscoring his role as a centerpiece of Cleveland’s defense. The questions now shift to how the browns will build around him and how rival offenses will game plan for a player who has proven able to reach historic heights year after year.
Engagement: Your Take
What do you expect from Garrett next season as he continues to redefine what’s possible at the edge? Which teammates should rise to complement his production on defense?
Share your thoughts in the comments below and stay with us for ongoing coverage as the Browns chart their path forward around one of the game’s most relentless pass rushers.
