Myles Garrett: Photos of record-breaking sacks from 2025 NFL season

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett is lifted by teammates after breaking the NFL record for season sacks against the Cincinnati Bengals.  John Kuntz, cleveland.com

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett rewrote the NFL record books during the 2025 season, surpassing the previous single-season sack mark of 22.5 shared by Michael Strahan and T.J. Watt.

Garrett pressured quarterbacks at a historic rate from the opening weeks through the season’s final games, routinely forcing offenses to commit extra blockers, tight ends and running backs to slow him. The relentless pass rusher recorded sacks in all but four games this season, two against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

His impact extended beyond the raw statistics. Garrett delivered several sacks in critical late-game situations, including key third downs and final possessions when the Browns needed stops most.

In a Week 12 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, Garrett recorded multiple sacks, including one late in the fourth quarter, and forced a fumble that the Browns recovered. His closing pressure on quarterback Geno Smith played a major role in sealing the 24-10 victory. The performance earned him AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors.

The season solidified Garrett’s standing as one of the premier defensive players of his generation. In a league increasingly designed to protect quarterbacks and limit pass rushers, his ability to dominate consistently stood out.

Here’s a look at Garrett’s sacks and reactions photographed this season by cleveland.com’s Joshua Gunter and John Kuntz.

Week 1: Cincinnati Bengals – 2 sacksCleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow in the second half. John Kuntz, cleveland.comCleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow in the second half of play. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.comCleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett reacts after sacking Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow in the second half of play. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.comWeek 2: Baltimore Ravens – 1.5 sacksBrowns defensive end Cameron Thomas (99) and Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) combine on a sack of Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during NFL action in the game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore on Sunday, September 14, 2025.Josh Gunter, cleveland.comWeek 3: Green Bay Packers – 0.5 sackCleveland Browns defensive ends Myles Garrett and Adin Huntington sack Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love in the first half of play. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.comWeek 8: New England Patriots – 5 sacksCleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett strip sacks New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye in the first half of play. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.comCleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett pursues New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye for a sack in the first quarter. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.comCleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett strip sacks New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye that was recovered by the New England Patriots in the second quarter. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.comWeek 10: New York Jets – 1 sackCleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett sacks New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields in the second half. John Kuntz, cleveland.comCleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett celebrates his sack of New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields in the second half. John Kuntz, cleveland.comCleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett sacks New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields in the second half. John Kuntz, cleveland.comWeek 11: Baltimore Ravens – 4 sacksCleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett sacks Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson in the first quarter. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.comCleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett celebrates after a sack against the Baltimore Ravens in the first half of play. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.comBaltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson prepares to throw a pass as Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley holds Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett for the penalty in the third quarter. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.comWeek 12: Las Vegas Raiders – 3 sacksCleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett strip sacks Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith in the second half of play. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.comCleveland Browns managing and principal partner Jimmy Haslam congratulates Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett after another stellar performance against the Las Vegas Raiders. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.comCleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett strip sacks Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith in the second half of play. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.comCleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett smiles on the bench after another stellar performance against the Las Vegas Raiders. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.comWeek 13: San Francisco 49ers – 1 sackCleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett sacks San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy in the second half of play. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.comCleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett sacks San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy in the second half of play. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.comCleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett sacks San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy in the second half at Huntington Bank Field.John Kuntz, cleveland.comCleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett reacts after sacking San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy in the second half of play. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.comCleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett reacts after sacking San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy in the second half of play. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.comWeek 14: Tennessee Titans – 1 sackCleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward in the first half at Huntington Bank Field.John Kuntz, cleveland.comCleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett works around Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Dan Moore Jr. on a pass play in the firs half at Huntington Bank Field.John Kuntz, cleveland.comCleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (R) and Cleveland Browns defensive end Alex Wright get to Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward for a sack in the first half at Huntington Bank Field.John Kuntz, cleveland.comWeek 15: Chicago Bears – 1.5 sacksChicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams runs out of the pocket chased by Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett in the second half at Soldier Field.John Kuntz, cleveland.comWeek 16: Buffalo Bills – 0.5 sackCleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett pressures Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, forcing him to give himself up at the one yard line, and earning a half a sack in the first half. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.comCleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett pressures Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, forcing him to give himself up at the one yard line, and earning a half a sack in the first half. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.comWeek 18: Cincinnati Bengals – 1 sackCleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow in the second half of play. John Kuntz, cleveland.comCleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (L) works the edge on Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. that resulted in his NFL record setting season sacks in the second half. John Kuntz, cleveland.comCleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett celebrates with teammates after sacking Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow for the NFL record in the second half of play. John Kuntz, cleveland.comCleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett is lifted by teammates after breaking the NFL record for season sacks in the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals. John Kuntz, cleveland.comCleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett runs down the fan wall celebrating his NFL season sack total against the Cincinnati Bengals. John Kuntz, cleveland.com