Myles Garrett, a three-time Pro Bowl defensive end for the Cleveland Browns, suffered shoulder and biceps strains and many lacerations in a one-car incident Monday, the organization revealed Tuesday.
Garrett, who was released from a local hospital late Monday night, underwent additional testing on Tuesday, although it is unknown when he would be able to return to the football field.
“First and foremost, we are grateful that Myles, his passenger, and no other parties were gravely hurt in yesterday’s single-car accident,” the Browns stated in a statement released Tuesday. “Following a medical examination today, our team doctors at University Hospitals determined that Myles had a shoulder sprain, biceps strain, minor lacerations, and bumps and bruises too numerous other body areas. Myles suffered no fractures and passed the concussion protocol. Our current priority is to provide Myles with the medical treatment he requires to return to football participation. Although we hope to get him back soon, team physicians will assess his availability for Sunday’s game in Atlanta during the week.”
Browns DE Myles Garrett suffered shoulder, biceps strains in crash; status for Week 4 uncertainhttps://t.co/A2ga8mgX3Z pic.twitter.com/lNGmPthi1H
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According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the 26-year-old Garrett and a passenger were involved in a crash after leaving the team’s practice facility in Berea, Ohio, at about 3 p.m. on Monday. According to the OSHP, Garrett was attentive and aware when officers arrived at the scene, and no impairment was detected. Garrett and the passenger both wore seatbelts.
Garrett, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, is in his sixth season with the Browns. He is a two-time All-Pro selection who has appeared in 71 games with 210 tackles and 61.5 sacks. Garrett has seven tackles and three sacks in three games this season.
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FAQs
Myles Garrett was injured in what way?
Myles Garrett, the Cleveland Browns’ standout defensive end, was released from the hospital late Monday night after being hurt when his Porsche rolled over on a rural road after practice. Garrett sustained non-life threatening injuries in the single-car accident.
Is Myles Garrett still a Cleveland Browns player?
Garrett, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, is in his sixth season with the Browns. He is a two-time All-Pro selection who has appeared in 71 games with 210 tackles and 61.5 sacks.
Miles Garrett was driving what kind of car?
Porsche 2021
Garrett was driving his Porsche 2021. An unnamed woman in the vehicle accompanied Garrett. First responders are shown on video treating Garrett, who is responsive and lucid. A firefighter can be seen speaking to Garrett and asking whether he can move his arms.
