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Myles Garrett Breaks NFL Sack Record with 23 Sacks

1/6/2026

Summary

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Myles Garrett of the Cleveland Browns set a new NFL single-season sack record with 23 sacks during a 20-18 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.
The record-breaking sack occurred with just over five minutes remaining in the game, surpassing the previous record of 22.5 held by Michael Strahan and T.J. Watt.
Garrett recorded at least half a sack in 13 games this season, leading to praise from Browns coach Kevin Stefanski, who called him the Defensive Player of the Year.
Garrett aims to reach 25 sacks in the upcoming season.

History

Historical Context

Michael Strahan set the NFL single-season sack record at 22.5 in 2001, emphasizing the growing importance of defensive strategies in football. His achievement with the New York Giants marked a shift towards recognizing defensive players. In 2025, Myles Garrett surpassed this record with 23 sacks, illustrating the ongoing evolution and competitive nature of defensive play in the NFL.

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Story summary

Myles Garrett of the Cleveland Browns set a new NFL single-season sack record with 23 sacks during a 20-18 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.
The record-breaking sack occurred with just over five minutes remaining in the game, surpassing the previous record of 22.5 held by Michael Strahan and T.J. Watt.
Garrett recorded at least half a sack in 13 games this season, leading to praise from Browns coach Kevin Stefanski, who called him the Defensive Player of the Year.
Garrett aims to reach 25 sacks in the upcoming season.

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