Myles Garrett

Career StatsA+

Year	Team	GP	Sacks	Tkl	TFL
Career		134	125.5	412	65
2025		17	23.0	60	15
2024		17	14.0	47	11.5
2023		16

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Cleveland's $40M AAV extension for Myles Garrett earns a solid B CVI, representing a fair market deal for an elite pass rusher in today's inflated defensive market. While Garrett's elite production tier justifies franchise-level money, the Browns are paying a slight premium even by 2024 standards for a player who's already 28 and entering his eighth season. The $88.8M guaranteed portion provides reasonable protection for Cleveland while giving Garrett the security befitting a perennial Defensive Player of the Year candidate who consistently delivers 12-16 sacks annually. The four-year term aligns well with Garrett's prime window, though the Browns are betting heavily that his freakish athleticism will age gracefully into his early thirties. This deal essentially locks up the cornerstone of Cleveland's defense while keeping them competitive in the arms race for premier pass rushers, even if it doesn't represent the steal that Garrett's 2019 rookie extension once was. The Browns had little choice but to pay up for a generational talent who remains the driving force behind their defensive identity.

Performance Analysis

Myles Garrett continues to cement his legacy as the premier pass rusher of his generation, maintaining elite A+ level performance through his ninth NFL season after being selected first overall by Cleveland in 2017. The 30-year-old defensive end has evolved from a raw athletic specimen into a complete edge defender who consistently ranks among the league's most disruptive forces. His combination of elite athleticism, refined technique, and football IQ has made him the cornerstone of Cleveland's defense and a perennial Defensive Player of the Year candidate. Garrett's sustained excellence has positioned him as arguably the most impactful defensive player in franchise history. His current season production of 1.35 sacks per game nearly doubles the elite threshold of 0.68 and absolutely dwarfs the NFL average of 0.34, showcasing his ability to generate consistent pressure against the league's best offensive lines. Garrett's 0.88 tackles for loss per game similarly exceeds the elite benchmark of 0.58 while tripling the league average of 0.30, demonstrating his impact against both the pass and run. His rare blend of speed, power, and technical refinement allows him to win with multiple pass rush moves, while his improved run defense has eliminated the early-career weaknesses that opponents once tried to exploit. The former Texas A&M star has developed into a complete defender who commands constant double-teams and dictates offensive game plans. Despite entering the latter stages of his prime at 30, Garrett's consistent A+ grades over the past three seasons suggest he remains at the peak of his powers with little sign of decline. His dedication to conditioning and technique refinement indicates he could maintain elite production for several more seasons, potentially challenging the all-time franchise sack record. The key will be maintaining his current trajectory while helping guide Cleveland's defense through what could be his final opportunity to capture an elusive championship.