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Myles Garrett Declares Himself The NFL’s Best Defensive Player

Once again, Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett is calling himself best in the world. Speaking with reporters ahead of the team’s season finale against the Baltimore Ravens, Garrett answered in the affirmative when asked if he was the best defensive player in the league.

His reason is simple.

“Why? Go check the tape. That’s why,” he told reporters Thursday afternoon.

wanna see who's the best defensive player in the league?@flash_garrett says "go check the tape" ud83dude24 pic.twitter.com/n7XCz8Sx4E

— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) January 2, 2025

Garrett heads into Week 18 tied for the league-lead with 14 sacks.