Myles Garrett gets 'this close' challenge ahead of 2026

Garrett won all 50 first-place DPOY votes.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 271 min read

"It was about this close this year, and I didn't even hit my prime yet." @will_anderson28 says he's inching closer to @ Via @NFL on X

What happened: A fellow edge rusher told Myles Garrett that the gap between them was "about this close" this year. He added that he has yet to reach his prime.

Why it matters: The two trained together this offseason, giving the comparison a measurable test in 2026. Garrett has already been the benchmark in the NFL series.

By the numbers: Garrett set the NFL single-season record with 23 sacks in 2025. He produced eight sacks and 32 pressures when facing chips or double teams.

What to watch: Their sack and pressure production will test the claim once the 2026 regular season begins.

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