Garrett Nears NFL Sack Record in Browns Loss

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett recorded 1.5 sacks in a 31-3 loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday at Soldier Field, bringing his season total to 21.5 and leaving him one sack shy of tying the NFL single-season record. The 29-year-old star played through a tweaked left hip injury sustained during the second half, refusing to leave the field despite the discomfort.

Garrett confirmed the injury after the game but emphasized his commitment to the team. "Tweaked my hip or something in that area, so I was feeling that for the rest of the game," he said. "But like I said, we're just going to keep continuing to push through because we've still got something to play for. As long as there's games on the schedule, I'm going to go out there and try to win." His determination aligns with his pursuit of the record, currently held at 22.5 sacks by Michael Strahan from 2001 and T.J. Watt from 2021. Garrett has expressed a preference for breaking the mark in a victory, underscoring his focus on team success amid the Browns' struggles.

The Browns, now 3-11 after three straight losses and six defeats in their last seven games, have endured another disappointing season. Despite...