Browns Star Myles Garrett Has Shot at Impressive Record This Week
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Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns.
Over the last couple of years, the Cleveland Browns have lived and died by their defense. The quarterback position has been a revolving door due to injuries and poor play, but the defense has been relatively consistent, led by superstar defensive end Myles Garrett.
Heading into Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season, the Browns will have another tough challenge on their hands, as they’ll go on the road to face a young, talented and resurgent New England Patriots team. New head coach Mike Vrabel has his squad firing on all cylinders this season, with quarterback Drake Maye coming into his own as one of the best players under center in the NFL.
Fortunately for Cleveland, the team can throw Garrett at Maye all day long at Gillette Stadium in an attempt to slow down the rising star. Maye has led his upstart Patriots to four straight wins while grabbing the attention of the rest of the league, as New England could very well be a heavyweight in the AFC this season.
Myles Garrett on Verge of Breaking Reggie White’s Record
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Along with Garrett having the challenge of slowing down Maye, which will be no easy task, the one-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year has a shot to make league history.
Garrett will have the opportunity to pass one of the best defensive players the NFL has ever seen, with Green Bay Packers legend Reggie White in his crosshairs ahead of Week 8’s matchup against the Patriots. The face of the Browns franchise will have a chance to pass White for the most sacks before turning 30, which is something he was asked about on Friday via Scott Petrak of The Chronicle-Telegram and Medina Gazette.
Browns DE Myles Garrett on being mentioned with Reggie White, whom he will pass for most sacks before turning 30 with one more.
“It’s an honor, but it’s something I don’t think about,” Garrett said. “Right now, I’m just focused on us winning. In order to be compared to some of the greats, you have to win, and right now that’s my sole focus. That’s our sole focus as a team. Let people talk if they may, but I’m trying to have fun and keep on progressing forward.”
Garrett was then asked whether he knew he was on the verge of breaking one of White’s records for most sacks by a player under 30.
“I better hurry up then (laughs). I got a little time.”
Garrett wasn’t kidding when he said that he needs to hurry up because he’s set to turn 30 on Dec. 29 of this year. Including Sunday’s game against the Patriots, Garrett will have nine games to record one more sack to pass White.
Myles Garrett is Already a Hall of Famer
GettyMyles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns.
With White in his sights, Garrett heads into Week 8’s matchup with the Patriots having recorded 107.5 for his career, which adds to an incredible resume including 126 tackles for a loss, 20 forced fumbles, 17 passes defensed and six fumble recoveries.
The Browns’ superstar has also been named an All-Pro six times, with four of those being First-Team selections. Add to that six Pro Bowl appearances and, of course, one NFL Defensive Player of the Year award.
As for the 2025 campaign, Garrett has recorded 5.0 sacks across seven games. He’s coming off a two-sack performance against the division rival Cincinnati Bengals.
Simply put, if Garrett decided to call it a career tomorrow, he’d be a Hall of Famer already.
Bills Get Definitive Answer on 7,400-Yard WR Trade Target
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Even Josh Allen is slipping in the power rankings after two consecutive losses. So, where do the Buffalo Bills and Allen stand?
The Buffalo Bills are expected to seek some help in their wide receiving corps ahead of the upcoming NFL trade deadline, but one home run target may now be out of the question.
The Bills have been connected to every top receiver on the market, and none have been bigger than Philadelphia Eagles star A.J. Brown. The veteran pass-catcher has hinted at discontentment with the team and how he’s being utilized, leading to trade speculation, but a new report is putting the rumors to rest.
Eagles Plan to Keep A.J. Brown
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Saturday that the Eagles are willing to entertain offers for Brown, but would only part with him if it were a “blockbuster.” As Schefter noted, that level of offer “is not expected to be forthcoming.”
“The Philadelphia Eagles are not expected to trade star wide receiver A.J. Brown before the NFL’s Nov. 4 deadline, sources told ESPN,” Schefter wrote. “Teams still are eyeing Brown as the deadline approaches, according to sources, but the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles are not looking to move the three-time Pro Bowler.”
Brown would be one of the most accomplished receivers on the market, with 475 career receptions for 7,421 yards and 52 touchdowns. Several analysts predicted he would be a good fit for the Bills, giving quarterback Josh Allen the true No. 1 receiver the team has been lacking since trading Stefon Diggs prior to the 2024 season.
Bleacher Report’s Alex Kay suggested the Bills could land Brown for a 2026 second-round draft pick and a 2027 conditional third-round draft pick — well below the blockbuster that Schefter reported the Eagles were seeking.
“The Buffalo Bills make for an intriguing landing spot,” Kay wrote. “They boast the same 4-1 record as Philadelphia and have an MVP quarterback in Josh Allen leading their offense, but the team still lacks a true No. 1 wideout who can take the passing game to another level.
“If the Bills are willing to kick over an early Day 2 pick and a conditional 2027 pick to sweeten the pot, it may just be enough to get the Eagles to consider moving on from the pass-catcher.”
Bills May Have Lost Another Target
The Bills could have another trade target off the table in addition to Brown. The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported that the New Orleans Saints are planning to hold onto receiver Chris Olave, with designs to lock him down for the long term.
“Barring an unforeseen change, the Saints are not expected to move WR Chris Olave despite interested suitors. Last week, I reported that the two sides are discussing an extension,” Russini reported on Saturday.”
The Bills were seen as a good fit for Olave, but could also seek another Saints receiver — Rashid Shaheed. He has also been seen as potential trade bait and could offer help both in the receiving and return games for the Bills. Buffalo has struggled to land on a kick returner, going through several options after benching Brandon Codrington.
The Bills could also turn to other positions, with Russini reporting that they are also looking for help at safety after losing Taylor Rapp and Damar Hamlin to injuries.
