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Tagged: Myles Garrett (29 Results)

Scheduletron: Defensive strength of schedule

In an effort to over-analyze everything, let me take a stab at strength of schedule for defenses. This is my effort to rank defenses not on their overall quality, but on the looseness of the offenses they will play against.  more »

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Oct
26

Myles Garrett in concussion protocol

Cleveland rookie defensive end MYLES GARRETT came into the Browns facility on Tuesday morning complaining of concussion symptoms. Unfortunately for the Browns and fantasy owners, Garrett has since been placed in the concussion protocol. It’s unlikely that he will play in Sunday’s game against Minnesota in London.

Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer

Oct
7

Garrett to be on “pitch count” Sunday

Cleveland rookie and top overall draft pick MYLES GARRETT is back at practice and on schedule to start Sunday’s game against the New York Jets. Garrett has missed the first 4More games of the season with a high right ankle sprain but he appears ready to go. Head coach Hue Jackson did say that Garrett will be on a “pitch count” as the Browns hope to ease him back into action. Less

Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer

Sep
29

Garrett nearing return for Browns

Cleveland defensive end and top overall draft pick MYLES GARRETT returned to practice on Thursday for the first time since suffering a high ankle sprain. Coach Hue Jackson said his returnMore against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday would be “huge”, although he added that a decision has yet to be made. Stay tuned. Less

Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer

Sep
8

Garrett to miss start of season

Cleveland rookie defensive end MYLES GARRETT suffered a high right ankle sprain in Wednesday’s practice and will miss at least the first two games of the season. High ankle sprains areMore typically a 4 to 6-week injury but the team is hopeful that Garrett will return sooner given that he is a fast healer with a high threshold for pain. Less

Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer

Sep
7

Browns rookie Garrett injures ankle

Cleveland rookie MYLES GARRETT suffered a potentially serious right ankle injury during Wednesday’s practice and will undergo an MRI soon. Coach Hue Jackson acknowledged that Garrett’s status for the season openerMore is in doubt. The loss of Garrett for any length of time would be a huge blow, especially considering the Browns play their three AFC North opponents in the first four weeks. Less

Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer

Aug
3

Browns rookie Garrett promoted to first-team defense

Top rookie draft pick MYLES GARRETT was promoted to Cleveland’s first-team defense during practice on Wednesday. Head coach Hue Jackson said that Garrett earned the promotion with the way he’s practicedMore and the hard work he has put in thus far. Cleveland’s fantasy defense looks to be much improved from a year ago. Less

Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer

Jul
27

Browns top pick Garrett healthy and ready for camp

Cleveland Browns rookie DE and top overall draft pick MYLES GARRETT is healthy and ready to go for the start of training camp. Garrett suffered a lateral foot sprain during minicampMore and was in a walking boot but he appears to be fully recovered. Garrett should be a significant part of the Browns fantasy defense, and he will probably help the real version as well. Less

Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer

Jun
19

Top pick Garrett avoids major injury, should be ready for camp

Top overall draft pick MYLES GARRETT avoided serious injury and has been diagnosed with a lateral foot sprain. Garrett was injured in minicamp on Wednesday afternoon but he’s expected to be ready for Browns training camp, which begins in late July.

Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer

Jun
15

Browns top pick Garrett injures foot

Cleveland defensive end and top overall draft pick MYLES GARRETT injured his left foot during practice and limped to the sidelines to be examined. The extent of the injury was not immediately known but Garrett had an obvious limp on the sideline. Stay tuned.

Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer

May
22

Browns sign top pick Garrett

The Cleveland Browns signed top overall draft pick MYLES GARRETT to his four-year rookie contract. With Garrett on board and no holdout to worry about, the Cleveland defense becomes an improved fantasy option for the upcoming season.

Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer

Factoid: Rookie sacks, Part 2

Yesterday I ran an item on the top rookie seasons in terms of sacks over the last 20 years, trying to guess what the likelihood of coveted defensive prospects like Miles Garrett and Solomon Thomas might do this season. But it was pointed out to me, better to compare them to previous defensive ends selected near the top of the NFL Draft.   more »

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Factoid: Rookie sacks

The Browns selected Myles Garrett at No. 1 overall, and the 49ers took Solomon Thomas at No. 3. Both players had 8.5 sacks in their final years of college. What should be expected out of them as rookies?   more »

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Around the NFL: Myles Garrett

Myles Garrett will probably be the No. 1 overall pick in tomorrow's draft, maybe the guy who will help turn around the long-suffering Cleveland Browns franchise. Supposedly some in the Browns front office want the pick to be a quarterback, but that would be a surprise.   more »

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