Cleveland Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett is on the brink of achieving NFL history as he approaches the single-season sack record. With an impressive tally of 18.0 sacks in just 11 games during the 2025 season, he is a mere five sacks shy of breaking the current record of 22.5 sacks, held jointly by Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Strahan and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker TJ Watt.
Strahan originally set the record in 2001, maintaining that distinction until 2021 when Watt equaled his achievement. As Garrett continues his meteoric performance, he has six games remaining in the season to surpass this benchmark, raising the possibility of not just breaking it but potentially setting a new standard that could remain unchallenged for years.
During a recent segment on FOX NFL Sunday, Strahan expressed his admiration for Garrett’s capabilities. “There’s nobody like Myles Garrett,” he remarked, emphasizing that he is “hoping he breaks the sack record.” Strahan compared Garrett’s skills to legendary players, stating, “Lawrence Taylor is the best defensive player I’ve ever seen in my lifetime. But I think this kid is close, in my opinion.” He went on to assert that Garrett surpasses the talents of notable athletes such as Reggie White and Bruce Smith.
Garrett is in the prime of his career at 29 years old, and his performance this season has solidified his status as a first-ballot Hall of Famer. He remains focused on his goal, stating, “I don’t even think about it as a want — I just think about something that I’m going to knock down.” The anticipation surrounding his potential record-breaking performance is palpable, as fans and analysts alike speculate on how many sacks he could ultimately achieve.
As Garrett continues to dominate the field, the attention shifts to how he will approach the remaining games. He has recorded an astonishing 13 sacks in the last four games, leading many to believe that he will not only break the record but may also set a new high that could stand for generations. With his current pace, it is increasingly likely that the single-season sack record will soon belong to him.
Fans, teammates, and former players are eagerly watching as Garrett prepares to take the field, with many convinced that he has the skill and determination to achieve this remarkable feat. As he stated, “It’s already been written in my mind that it’s going just how far I’m going to take it.” The NFL community awaits with bated breath to see just how many sacks Garrett will finish the season with, as he makes a compelling case for his place among the greatest defensive players in history.
