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Cleveland Browns running back Myles Garrett has been released from the hospital following a car accident on Monday.
CLEVELAND – Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett was released from the hospital late Monday night after being injured when he overturned his Porsche while driving down a country road after practice.
Garrett suffered non-life threatening injuries in the single car wreck. He was taken to hospital along with an unidentified female passenger after the crash at around 3pm on Monday – about 2 hours after training ended.
The extent of Garrett’s injuries is still unknown, and it’s unclear if the All-Pro will play Sunday when the Browns (2-1) visit the Atlanta Falcons (1-2). The team is expected to provide an update later Tuesday.
Garrett’s agent, Nicole Lynn, said Garrett didn’t break any bones. Lynn said Garrett was “alert and responsive” while receiving medical attention.
The condition of the passenger is not known.
A news release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol said officers responded to the scene of the crash Monday and found Garrett’s damaged vehicle on the side of the road after it appeared to have rolled over several times. Garrett was driving down State Road in Sharon Township on a trip south after leaving team headquarters in Berry, Ohio.
The Highway Patrol has no suspicion of drug or alcohol involvement. Garrett and his passenger were both wearing seat belts in their Porsche 911 Turbo S. The crash is still under investigation.
One of the NFL’s most dominant defensive players, Garrett recorded 61 1/2 sacks in 71 games. He needs one sack to pass Clay Matthews for the team’s career sack record.
In 2017, the Browns drafted Garrett with the No. 1 overall pick.
Garrett has three sacks and a forced fumble this season. As is almost always the case, teams game-planned for him and used multiple blockers to keep him away from their defenders.
Garrett missed one day of practice last week with a neck problem, but he played in Thursday night’s 29-17 home win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was double-teamed for most of the game as the Browns were missing Jadeveon Clowney, who was out with a sprained ankle.
Clowney did not practice on Monday when the Browns returned from an extra day off. Coach Kevin Stefanski said it’s possible Clowney will return to the Falcons.
