Garrett broke the ties held by Michael Strahan and T.J. Watt, who both logged 22.5 sacks in their record seasons. The milestone was sealed when Garrett sacked Burrow in Week 18, and the Hall of Fame’s announcement accompanied the news that Garrett’s 23-sack uniform is now part of the Hall’s collection.
Drafted by Cleveland in 2017, Garrett has been a force for the Browns for nearly a decade, recording at least 10 sacks in every season except his rookie year. The piece notes he is currently 20th on the all-time sacks list, tied with Dwight Freeney at 125.5, and that he would need 74.5 more sacks to reach Bruce Smith’s all-time record of 200. It also states that Garrett “just hit 30,” suggesting he still has several productive seasons ahead.
Looking ahead, Garrett has signaled a target of 25 sacks. The article frames this potential milestone as a possible moment where he could further redefine the all-time sack record, noting that reaching 25 would position him to extend his own legacy.
Separately, the Pro Bowl conversation surrounding Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders drew attention. Sanders replaced Drake Maye in the AFC Pro Bowl roster, with Maye out for the Super Bowl. The report highlights Sanders’ season statistics—about 1,400 passing yards, a 56.6% completion rate, and a string of inefficiencies including a low quarterback rating and high interception rate—along with a notable performance against the Bears and pressure in Week 18 against the Bengals. The piece contrasts Sanders with other AFC quarterbacks such as Aaron Rodgers, C.J. Stroud, Trevor Lawrence, and Cam Ward, noting Sanders earned a Pro Bowl nod as a rookie but leaving room for debate about the selection amid the Super Bowl context.
