Myles Garrett’s Financial Decisions: Skipping Bonuses
Myles Garrett is doing quite well financially, it seems.
In fact, he’s decided to forgo a bonus linked to his contract. It’s quite a sum, too.
Garrett, who made history last season by achieving an NFL-record 23 sacks, didn’t show up for the start of the Browns’ offseason program.
His contract, worth $40 million per year, offers a $1 million bonus if he attends 84.375% of Cleveland’s offseason workouts, along with all minicamps and OTAs, and shows up on time for training camp.
However, by skipping the initial practice, he seems to have put that bonus at risk.
This season, Garrett restructured his contract, extending it for four years and $160 million, lasting through 2030, with over $123 million guaranteed.
This agreement followed some tension, as he requested a trade back in February 2025. Luckily for the Browns, he remained and had one of his best seasons ever.
Garrett managed to surpass Joe Burrow in Week 18, officially becoming the single-season sack leader, beating out legends like Michael Strahan and TJ Watt.
His girlfriend, Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim, even celebrated his accomplishment on social media.
During the 2026 Olympics in Milan, Garrett was seen rooting for Kim.
“I’m so proud of you!!! Bake all the cinnamon rolls you want!!” she posted on her Instagram Story.
Garrett had an impressive season, recording 60 tackles, 33 tackles for loss, and 39 quarterback hits.
While the Browns didn’t make the playoffs, he was awarded Defensive Player of the Year for the second time in three years, and he was named first-team All-Pro for the fifth time.
Garrett’s total stands at 125.5 sacks and 149 tackles for loss over his eight seasons, maintaining a streak of double-digit sacks every year since his rookie season.
Interestingly, he’s the only player in NFL history to secure at least 12 sacks for six consecutive seasons.
Yet, despite the leeway that might be present, it seems 2026 could start off with its own set of challenges.
The Browns are certainly counting on him; after all, they have won just eight games over the last two years and haven’t gotten past the divisional round during Garrett’s nine-year tenure.
