BROWNS COACH KEVIN STEFANSKI DISAPPOINTED IN MYLES GARRETT AFTER SPEEDING TICKET

   

Browns coach: Myles Garrett's latest speeding ticket 'extremely disappointing'

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski is expressing his disappointment after star defensive end Myles Garrett was cited for speeding over the weekend. Garrett, who has been a standout leader for the team, was ticketed for driving his Ferrari at 100 mph in a 60 mph zone, just hours after the Browns' preseason win over the Carolina Panthers.

The 29-year-old Garrett was stopped by police early Saturday morning in Strongsville, Ohio, at around 2:00 a.m., about 30 minutes after the team landed following their 30-10 victory in Charlotte. Garrett did not play in the game. He was issued a $250 fine and is scheduled to appear in court later this week, although he can avoid the appearance by paying the fine.

Coach Stefanski didn’t mince words when reacting to the incident: "Coming from a team leader, extremely disappointing," he said. "It's been addressed with Myles—and with the football team. He needs to slow down for his safety and the safety of others."

This is not the first time Garrett has found himself in a speeding-related situation. Nearly three years ago, he was involved in a single-car crash in his Porsche 911 Turbo S. He was traveling at 65 mph in a 45 mph zone before losing control, flipping the car, and hitting a fire hydrant and a ditch.

Since being drafted first overall by the Browns in 2017, Garrett has received multiple speeding citations—this incident marks the eighth such citation. Despite the repeated offenses, Garrett’s on-field performance has remained stellar. As the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year, Garrett has solidified his place as one of the league’s premier pass rushers. In his eight seasons with the Browns, he has been named a six-time Pro Bowler and a four-time first-team All-Pro, with 352 tackles and 102.5 sacks in 117 games.

 

Earlier this year, Garrett signed a four-year contract extension with the Browns worth $123.5 million in guaranteed money. However, this latest incident raises questions about his off-field decision-making and the example he sets as a leader in the locker room.

While Garrett’s talent and success on the field are undeniable, Coach Stefanski’s reaction serves as a reminder that all players, especially leaders, are expected to maintain a level of accountability both on and off the field. This speeding ticket might be a wake-up call for Garrett as he continues to navigate the balance of stardom and responsibility.

The Browns, who are hoping for a playoff run in 2025, will need Garrett to be fully focused and committed, not only to the game but also to making smarter personal choices as a role model for his teammates.