Browns’ Myles Garrett will try to break NFL sacks record in finale against Bengals and Joe Burrow | National Sports

CINCINNATI (AP) — Myles Garrett has sacked Joe Burrow plenty of times in the six seasons since Burrow was the top overall pick by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2020.

That’s why it would be fitting if the Cleveland Browns All-Pro pass rusher takes down the Bengals quarterback Sunday to tie or set the NFL’s single-season sacks record.

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