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Garrett's 23 sacks surpassed both Michael Strahan (2001) and T.J. Watt (2021), who co-held the record at 22.5. On top of the sacks, Garrett had 33 tackles for loss, which were the second-most in the NFL over the last 25 years. His 39 quarterback hits also ranked second in the league in 2025.
Cleveland Browns star pass rusher Myles Garrett was named the 2025 AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year during "NFL Honors" on Thursday night.
Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett and Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba took home top honors on Thursday night.
The Browns edge rusher, who last won the award in 2023, received all 50 first-place votes.
Myles Garrett is offically the Defensive Player of the Year for the second time in his career after a record-breaking campaign