A franchise cornerstone, Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett is enjoying by way of the ache. Coping with foot accidents, Garrett acknowledged that he’s not one hundred pc however plans to go well with up this weekend in opposition to the New York Giants Sunday.
As shared by ESPN reporter Daniel Oyefusi, Garrett admitted surgical procedure is on the desk if his foot doesn’t heal.
Precise particulars concerning the harm are unknown and Garrett wasn’t particular with them, although he stated each of his toes are in ache. Per Mary Kay Cabot, the accidents might relate to a surgical procedure he had as a toddler.
Garrett hardly practiced this week because the staff manages his reps to get him prepared for the weekend. After sitting out Wednesday and Thursday, Garrett received in a restricted session Friday. However he enters the weekend with out a sport standing and can go well with up versus the Giants.
With an offense nonetheless sputtering with out RB Nick Chubb and a struggling QB in Deshaun Watson, the Browns are counting on their protection to maintain scores down. A mission Cleveland failed in Week 1, giving up 33 factors to the Dallas Cowboys earlier than holding the Jacksonville Jaguars in examine in an 18-13 victory final Sunday.
A premier edge rusher, Garrett will see plenty of Giants LT Andrew Thomas this weekend. After struggling early in his profession, Thomas has blossomed into one of many NFL’s high offensive tackles. That makes for a good harder matchup if Garrett isn’t at full well being.
For the Browns, the excellent news is that they’ve upgraded their line of defense over the previous two offseasons, recognizing their earlier overreliance on Garrett to provide stress. Dalvin Tomlinson has beefed up the inside whereas Ogbonnia Okoronkwo and Za’Darius Smith have offered assist on the perimeters.
Like T.J. Watt, Garrett’s picked up one sack by way of every of his first two weeks. The Browns will want Garrett to appear like his typical self even when his accidents don’t have him feeling prefer it.
