Browns' Myles Garrett Focuses on Leadership Amid Eighth Speeding Ticket

Myles Garrett, the Cleveland Browns' star defensive end, recently received his eighth speeding ticket since being drafted in 2017, most notably cited for driving 100 mph on a suburban interstate. Despite repeated questioning, Garrett has avoided discussing his driving behavior, emphasizing his preference to focus on football and the team's performance. Browns coach Kevin Stefanski described the speeding incident as "extremely disappointing" and confirmed he addressed the matter with Garrett, though details of any discipline were not disclosed. Garrett, coming off a $204.8 million contract extension signed in March, is embracing a larger leadership role on the team, aiming to help improve the Browns' defense after a poor 3-14 season in 2024. While Garrett's on-field production remains strong with consecutive seasons of at least 14 sacks, his off-field actions have drawn media scrutiny. The Browns are also facing challenges on offense, notably naming Joe Flacco as the Week 1 starting quarterback, as the team seeks to rebound in the 2025 NFL season.