Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett was involved in a single-car accident Monday afternoon, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Officials confirmed that he and a female passenger were both transported to a nearby hospital and have non-life-threatening injuries. The OSHP reports that both were wearing seatbelts and that neither alcohol nor drugs were a factor in the accident.
The crash reportedly happened around 3 p.m. ET, following a team practice in Barea. Garrett’s 2021 Porsche went off road before flipping several times.
The Cleveland Browns released the following statement after the accident:
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“Myles Garrett was involved in a one-car accident this afternoon after leaving the practice facility. He suffered non-life threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital and we are in the process of gathering more information.”
Nicole Lynn of Klutch Sports, who represents Garrett, released a statement confirming the news on Monday night:
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Garrett has been a mainstay of the Browns defense since being drafted with the No. 1 overall pick in 2017. The 26-year-old has earned three Pro Bowl nods and two All-Pro honors.
Through three games this season, he’s recorded three sacks, seven tackles and a force fumble.
The Browns have not commented on Garrett’s status for the team’s Week 4 matchup against the Falcons, which is set for Sunday, Oct. 2.
