CLEVELAND, Ohio – Myles Garrett now has plenty of time to reach all of his goals here, rebuild his image, and perhaps even end his career in the Browns uniform.
The Browns are very close to reaching a deal with Garrett, the No. 1 pick of 2017, on a five-year contract extension worth $ 125 million through 2026.
Garrett had two years remaining on his contract after the Browns picked up his fifth-year option for 2021 at more than $ 15.1 million, meaning it is technically a seven-year contract. His average of $ 25 million a year in new money is more than any other defensive player in the NFL, a league source said.
Garrett, 24, will beat the average for Khalil Mack, who averages $ 23.5 million a year. The next highest-paid rushers are Demarcus Lawrence of Dallas with $ 21 million and Frank Clark of Kansas City with $ 20.8 million.
Garrett’s good friend and teammate Aggie Von Miller of the Broncos is fourth with $ 19.1 million.
It shows that the Browns have forgiven Garrett for ripping off the helmet of Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph and hitting him with it during a nationally televised Thursday night soccer game Nov. 14 in Cleveland. He was suspended indefinitely, but Roger Goodell reinstated him in February after missing the last six games of last season.
“I have something to prove,” Garrett told ESPN this offseason. “I know I left him with a bad taste in his mouth not only because of that incident, because of the tear he was doing defensively and how well we were doing, so I know that I will be very excited to go back there and they will perform very well. well “.
Myles Garrett rejoined his indefinite suspension after six games.
During the offseason, the Browns have expressed faith in Garrett despite the incident.
“We see Myles as a long-term member and mainstay in our organization,” General Manager Andrew Berry said during a radio blitz in May at 105.7 The Fan in Baltimore. “Great player, great person. Obviously, he made a mistake last year that he learned from. But our confidence and faith in Myles has not wavered and we look forward to seeing what he does this year and certainly in the years to come. ”
In 37 games, Garrett has recorded 30.5 sacks. Last season, he had 10 in 10 games and was a candidate for the NFL Defensive Player of the Year when he was sent off.
“I think as a young player in this league, you’re going through a lot of different things, so I definitely think that you’re going to learn and grow from the situation that happened last year,” Browns defensive coordinator Joe Woods said this season. low. “We really haven’t talked about that after he came back and after he was reinstated. It is focused on improving. He is focused on being a good teammate. He has been to the meetings. He is trying to step up and take a leadership role. I definitely think he is moving in the right direction and he has the right mindset. “
Garrett was voted No. 1 overall by the Browns in 2017
As for Garrett’s desire to be the NFL’s Most Valuable Player, Woods said that’s all well and good, “but we just need him to be the best player for us that he can be, and whatever happens, happens.” Right now, I think he’s in a good place. “
Garrett’s successful deal comes immediately after the Browns restructured the contract for Browns defensive end Olivier Vernon, who was originally supposed to earn $ 15.25 million in 2020. Vernon will earn $ 11 million guaranteed, with the possibility of earning another $ 2. millions in incentives. The restructuring means Vernon will be Garrett’s partner in the passing race again this season, and Jadeveon Clowney is no longer a free agent target.
After the six-game suspension, Garrett can now re-achieve the high goals he set before 2017, when he warned against a team selecting a quarterback ahead of him. Garrett aspired not only to become the best pass-thrower, but also the best player of all time.
“You can compare me to those wide receivers and the big stars in the league, but I want to show that I’m in a league of my own,” he said. “I don’t want anyone to be like me.” At the end of my career, I don’t want to hear about another Myles Garrett. I want to be the best The best that has ever played, regardless of position or time. They say it’s Jerry Rice. If his total greatness is considered the best of all time, I want to get over that. ”
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