Myles Garrett-Aaron Donald pairing nears Week 1 debut

The duo owns five Defensive Player of the Year awards

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 71 min read

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In case you needed another reminder: This Myles Garrett & Aaron Donald team-up is INSANE 🤯 https://t.co/lQ9VyFtNAt

What happened: Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald are set to line up together when the 2026 season opens.

Why it matters: Their pairing forces offenses to account for elite pressure from the edge and interior on the same front.

By the numbers: Donald has won three Defensive Player of the Year awards, while Garrett has won two.

What to watch: Their Week 1 usage will show how the pass-rush workload is divided.

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