This offseason, NFL star and 2023 Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett signed a historic contract extension with the Cleveland Browns — a four-year, $160 million deal. The extension made Garrett the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.
The star defender posted a video on social media showing a glimpse of his offseason training routine — the work that helps him maintain the elite physical shape that makes him one of the most dominant forces in the NFL.
Could Myles Garrett Win Defensive Player of the Year Again in 2025?
One of the biggest advantages of the NFL offseason is the opportunity for players to recover from injuries and rebuild their physical condition. As George Kittle once said, the physical toll of an NFL game feels like a car crash — which gives some perspective on what a player’s body endures over the course of 17 games in just four months.
Myles Garrett recently shared a video on Instagram compiling his offseason strength training, combining traditional weightlifting with football-specific drills. At the end of the video, Garrett shouts that nobody works harder than him.
That level of dedication explains why Myles Garrett is widely regarded as the best defensive player in the NFL year after year. Since his rookie season, Garrett has recorded at least 10 sacks in every single campaign — including a staggering 60 sacks over the past four seasons alone.
What makes him even more valuable is his rare availability for the position. Since 2020, Garrett has missed just four games, earning Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors in every season during that stretch.
According to Vegas Insider, Myles Garrett is among the early favorites — alongside Aidan Hutchinson — to win the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award in 2025. And if his production stays anywhere near what it’s been in recent seasons, that’s a smart bet to make, especially if Cleveland’s draft pick lives up to expectations.
The Browns hold the No. 2 overall pick in the upcoming draft, putting them in prime position to land either Travis Hunter — the two-way star from Colorado — or Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter. Whichever way they go, both prospects would provide an immediate boost to the defense and could help elevate the spotlight on Cleveland’s top performers, including Garrett.
No matter what direction the Cleveland Browns take in 2025, one thing is clear: Keeping Myles Garrett on board — after he once requested a trade — is a massive win for the franchise. A player of Garrett’s caliber committing to five more years in Cleveland signals that he’s ready to cement his legacy as one of the greatest players in team history.
