Overview

• After requesting a trade following Cleveland’s 3-14 season, Garrett agreed in March to a four-year, $160 million extension that made him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history at the time.
• Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz publicly urged Garrett to deliver a career-best season under his new deal.
• Eagles left tackle Jordan Mailata admitted he “doesn’t really know the answer” for stopping Garrett and praised the reps for exchanging technical cues between plays.
• Garrett’s seven consecutive double-digit sack seasons and franchise-record 102.5 career sacks underpin his reputation as an elite pass rusher.
• Analysts suggest that if Garrett reaches 15 or 16 sacks and Cleveland stabilizes its offense, he could emerge as a Defensive MVP contender and carry the team to eight or nine wins.