Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett made NFL history today in a dramatic conclusion to the 2025 regular season by recording his 23rd sack of the year—a takedown of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow in the fourth quarter—beating the previous single-season record of 22.5 sacks shared by Michael Strahan (2001) and T.J. Watt (2021). With roughly five minutes left in the game, Garrett's unrelenting pursuit paid off, as he beat left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. off the edge in a hard-fought 20-18 Browns victory that capped a disappointing season for Cleveland on a high note. Garrett entered the game with 22 sacks and needed just one to break the mark.
Despite constant double-teams and chips, the 30-year-old superstar—who is widely considered the front-runner for Defensive Player of the Year—delivered one of the most dominant pass-rushing campaigns ever, adding to his legacy as one of the league's all-time greats with this outright record in the 17-game era. Peers like Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parsons swiftly applauded the new "Sack King" on social media as teammates carried him off the field in celebration.
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