Myles Garrett Skips Browns Workouts, Risks $1M Bonus

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, has skipped the opening sessions of the team's voluntary offseason program this week, putting a $1 million workout bonus in his contract at risk. The 30-year-old star, who broke the league's single-season sack record last year, did not attend the initial organized team activities at the Browns' facilities in Berea, Ohio, as the team begins preparations for the 2026 season.

Garrett's absence comes amid a recent four-year, $160 million contract extension signed in March, which averages $40 million annually and includes more than $123 million in guarantees. The deal, which runs through 2030, features a fully guaranteed $1 million bonus for 2026 that requires participation in at least 84.375 percent of offseason workout sessions, all mandatory minicamps and organized team activities, and timely reporting to training camp. By missing the early voluntary workouts, Garrett has already jeopardized his eligibility for the payout, though the program remains optional at this stage.

New head coach Todd Monken, who took over after the Browns fired Kevin Stefanski following another non-playoff season...