Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett has accumulated nine speeding tickets since entering the NFL in 2017, raising concerns about his disregard for road safety. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year was pulled over again on 21 February, clocked at 94mph in a 70mph zone on an Ohio interstate at 1.35am.
In 2021, Garrett was stopped twice within 24 hours, for speeds of 120mph and 105mph on Interstate 71, where the limit is 70mph. He paid fines of $267 and $287. The following year, he flipped his Porsche after driving at 65mph on a 45mph road, escaping with a shoulder sprain and strained bicep. The crash report cited an “unsafe speed for the type of roadway”.
Despite these incidents, the Browns signed Garrett to a four-year extension in March 2025, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in league history, with an average annual salary exceeding $40m and over $123m guaranteed. The 30-year-old holds a Texas driver's licence and does not possess an Ohio licence, as confirmed during a recent stop.
Garrett’s speeding history suggests a pattern of recklessness that has not been curbed by previous crashes or tickets. His celebrity status may afford him leniency, but the risks remain high for himself and others on the road.
