Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett suffered shoulder and biceps injuries in a single-car accident on Monday, but he was home from the hospital, the team announced Tuesday.
Garrett and a passenger were taken by ambulance for medical attention with non-life-threatening injuries following the accident.
According to the Browns, Garrett wound up with “a shoulder sprain, a biceps strain, minor lacerations as well as some bumps and bruises to various other body parts.”
“Myles didn’t suffer any fractures and has also cleared concussion protocol,” the statement said. “Currently, our focus is on providing Myles the medical care needed for him to return to football activity. Although we hope to have him back soon, his availability for Sunday’s game in Atlanta will be evaluated by team doctors throughout the week.”
NFL Network reported Tuesday that Garrett “swerved to avoid an animal on a wet road and overcorrected. Car flipped multiple times. Could’ve been worse.”
The Browns said Monday the accident occurred after Garrett, 26, left the practice facility in Berea, Ohio.
Many outlets shared post-crash images of Garrett’s 2021 Porsche, which went off the road and flipped multiple times before coming to a rest.
Details of the crash that happened at about 3 p.m. ET near Wadsworth in Ohio’s Medina County are under investigation. The Ohio State Highway Patrol confirmed there was a female passenger in the vehicle and that both occupants were wearing seatbelts, and there was no suspicion that Garrett was under the influence of alcohol nor drugs.
Garrett was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft and is in his sixth season with the Browns. He has recorded 61.5 sacks and 12 forced fumbles in 71 games (69 starts).
The Browns (2-1) are scheduled for a Sunday road game against the Atlanta Falcons (1-2).
–Field Level Media
