History of Myles Garrett in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 12, 2026

Myles Garrett is a dominant American football defensive end currently playing for the Cleveland Browns in the NFL. Selected first overall in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Texas A&M, he has established himself as one of the league's most formidable pass rushers. Known for his exceptional combination of size, speed, and athleticism, Garrett has earned multiple Pro Bowl selections and All-Pro honors. In 2023, he reached a career milestone by winning the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award. Beyond his physical prowess on the field, Garrett is recognized for his leadership and consistent ability to disrupt opposing offenses, solidifying his reputation as a cornerstone defensive player in modern professional football.

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December 29, 1995: Birth of Myles Garrett

On December 29, 1995, Myles Lorenz Garrett was born, marking the beginning of the life of the future professional football player.

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October 2013: Commitment to Texas A&M University

In October 2013, Myles Garrett officially committed to play collegiate football for Texas A&M University following his highly successful high school career.

2014: Breakout Freshman Season at Texas A&M

During his true freshman season in 2014, Myles Garrett made a significant impact at Texas A&M by setting school and SEC freshman sack records, finishing with 11.5 sacks and earning consensus Freshman All-American honors, despite playing through a hand injury that required surgery at the end of the year.

2015: College Football Success at Texas A&M

During the 2015 season, Myles Garrett excelled as a defensive end for the Texas A&M Aggies, leading the Southeastern Conference in sacks, which earned him the Bill Willis Trophy and first-team All-American honors.

December 31, 2016: Declaration for the 2017 NFL Draft

On December 31, 2016, Myles Garrett announced that he would forgo his remaining college eligibility to declare for the 2017 NFL Draft, where he was highly anticipated to be a top-ten selection and was ranked as the number one prospect by analyst Mel Kiper Jr.

March 30, 2017: Texas A&M Pro Day Performance

On March 30, 2017, Myles Garrett participated in the Texas A&M Pro Day, where he showcased his athletic abilities by performing the 40-yard dash, 20-yard dash, 10-yard dash, and broad jump to solidify his draft stock.

May 19, 2017: Myles Garrett Signs Rookie Contract with the Browns

On May 19, 2017, Myles Garrett officially signed a four-year, $30.41 million fully guaranteed contract with the Cleveland Browns, which included a $20.25 million signing bonus and a team option for a fifth year.

2017: Selected in the NFL Draft

In 2017, Myles Garrett achieved a significant career milestone when he was selected as the first overall pick by the Cleveland Browns in the NFL draft.

2018: 2018 NFL Season Performance and Pro Bowl Selection

During the 2018 NFL season, Myles Garrett started all 16 games, recording 13.5 sacks, 44 tackles, and several other defensive statistics, which led to his selection for his first Pro Bowl.

2018: Myles Garrett 2018 Season Defensive Captaincy and Performance

In 2018, Myles Garrett was appointed as a defensive captain for the Cleveland Browns. Throughout the season, he delivered standout performances, including multi-sack games against the Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Jets, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. These efforts highlighted his growing influence on the defense during the 2018 season.

2019: Indefinite Suspension for On-Field Misconduct

Following an altercation during a game in 2019, Myles Garrett was suspended indefinitely by the NFL for the remainder of the 2019 season. This disciplinary action, which Garrett unsuccessfully appealed, was noted as one of the longest suspensions in league history for a single on-field incident.

2019: NFL Top 100 Players Ranking

In 2019, Myles Garrett was recognized by his peers as the 49th best player in the league in the NFL Top 100 Players list.

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February 10, 2020: Reinstatement to the NFL

On February 10, 2020, Myles Garrett met with representatives from Commissioner Roger Goodell's office, resulting in his official reinstatement for the 2020 NFL season. Following this, Garrett reaffirmed his previous claims regarding an alleged slur used during an altercation, noting that he had reported the incident to team leadership and his teammate at the time, though the NFL stated they found no audio evidence to corroborate his account.

February 12, 2020: Reinstatement from Suspension

On February 12, 2020, Myles Garrett was officially reinstated by the NFL, allowing him to return to professional football following his period of suspension.

November 20, 2020: Placed on Reserve/COVID-19 List

On November 20, 2020, Myles Garrett was officially placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, a designation that caused him to miss the Cleveland Browns' Week 11 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.

2020: Selection to 2020 All-Pro Team

In 2020, Myles Garrett earned a selection to the All-Pro Team, sharing the honor with his Cleveland Browns teammates Jack Conklin, Joel Bitonio, and Wyatt Teller.

2021: 2021 All-Pro Team Selection

During the 2021 season, Myles Garrett achieved career-high performance metrics with 16 sacks and 51 tackles, resulting in his selection to the first-team All-Pro squad.

2021: NFL Top 100 Players Ranking

In 2021, Myles Garrett was recognized by his peers in the league when he was ranked 16th overall on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2022: 2022 NFL Season Performance and Recognition

During the 2022 season, Myles Garrett recorded 16 sacks, 60 tackles, four passes defended, and two forced fumbles. His outstanding performance earned him a Pro Bowl selection and a fifth-place finish in the Defensive Player of the Year voting.

2022: 2022 Pro Bowl and NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2022, Myles Garrett was named a starter for the Pro Bowl and earned a spot at number 11 on the NFL Top 100 Players list as voted by his peers.

2023: NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award

In 2023, Myles Garrett achieved a significant career milestone by winning the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award while playing for the Cleveland Browns.

2023: NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2023, Myles Garrett was recognized for his professional standing when his fellow NFL players voted him the 20th best player on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2023 list.

2024: Cleveland Browns 2024 Season Record

During the 2024 NFL season, the Cleveland Browns finished with a 3–14 record, a performance that ultimately influenced Myles Garrett's future career decisions.

2024: Myles Garrett Named Defensive Player of the Year and NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2024, Myles Garrett achieved significant professional recognition by winning his first NFL Defensive Player of the Year award at the 13th Annual NFL Honors ceremony, largely due to his performance leading the league's top-ranked defense and forcing a career-high four fumbles. Additionally, in 2024, he was recognized by his peers as the fifth-best player in the league on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2024 list.

2024: 2024 NFL Season Performance and Honors

Throughout the 2024 season, Myles Garrett recorded 14 sacks, 47 tackles, and a league-leading 22 tackles-for-loss, culminating in his sixth Pro Bowl selection and fourth first-team All-Pro honor.

February 3, 2025: Myles Garrett Requests a Trade

On February 3, 2025, following a disappointing 2024 season, Myles Garrett formally requested a trade from the Cleveland Browns, publicly stating his desire to play for a team with a better chance to win.

2025: Second Defensive Player of the Year and Record-Breaking Season

During the 2025 season, Myles Garrett secured his second NFL Defensive Player of the Year award and established a new NFL single-season sack record by recording 23 sacks.

2025: Myles Garrett Named 2025 Defensive Player of the Year

In 2025, Myles Garrett was awarded the NFL Defensive Player of the Year title. He achieved this honor unanimously, joining J.J. Watt as one of the only players in league history to receive the award with a unanimous vote, and became one of only nine players to win the award multiple times.

2025: NFL Top 100 Players Ranking

In 2025, Myles Garrett was recognized for his elite play by being ranked as the eighth-best player in the league by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2025 list.

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2026: Trade to the Los Angeles Rams

In 2026, following a nine-season tenure with the Cleveland Browns, Myles Garrett was traded to the Los Angeles Rams.

2030: Conclusion of Contract Extension

As part of a four-year, $160 million contract extension signed in March 2025, Myles Garrett is contractually obligated to remain with the Cleveland Browns through the conclusion of the 2030 NFL season.