Myles Garrett Speeding Tickets: Latest Citation & Driving History
Myles Garrett, the Cleveland Browns’ star defensive end and reigning 2025 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, is facing yet another speeding citation, continuing a pattern of traffic violations that dates back years. The incident, which occurred on , saw Garrett allegedly driving 94 miles per hour in a 70 mph zone on Interstate 71 in Wayne County, Ohio, according to records obtained by WKYC-TV.
Here’s at least the ninth speeding ticket Garrett has received in Ohio since being drafted by the Browns in 2017. The citation requires Garrett to appear in Wayne County Municipal Court on , though he can waive the court appearance by simply paying the fine, which is expected to exceed $100.
The latest incident occurred around 1:35 a.m., reportedly as Garrett was returning to the Cleveland area after attending a Miami (Ohio) men’s basketball game against Bowling Green in Oxford. Photos taken by the Associated Press show Garrett in attendance at the game.
While the deputy who issued the ticket noted that Garrett was “kind and cooperative” during the traffic stop, the incident raises renewed questions about a recurring issue for the Browns’ cornerstone player. It’s a pattern that extends beyond simple speeding; in , Garrett was involved in a single-car accident where his Porsche rolled over multiple times after he swerved to avoid an animal. He was cited for failing to control his vehicle due to unsafe speeds on a wet roadway, and sustained injuries.
Following that 2022 crash, Garrett acknowledged the need for greater caution. “This will be definitely a wake-up call for me,” he said at the time, “just try to be smart overall with driving. Don’t accept anything for granted. Be grateful that I’m still able to be here and just take my time.”
However, the repeated citations suggest that message hasn’t fully translated into behavioral change. Just last August, Garrett received another speeding citation, reportedly for going 100 mph in a 60 mph zone, a situation he declined to discuss with reporters.
The frequency of these incidents is striking. Beyond the nine speeding tickets in Ohio, Garrett’s driving record includes a particularly alarming instance in 2022 where he was clocked driving 120 mph on I-71 in Medina County. The escalating nature of these violations – from exceeding the speed limit by a moderate margin to dangerously high speeds – is a growing concern.
The Browns extended Garrett’s contract with a no-trade clause after his dominant 2025 season, where he broke the single-season sack record and earned another Defensive Player of the Year Award. However, the team now faces a situation where its most valuable player is repeatedly drawing negative attention for reckless behavior.
It remains to be seen how new Browns head coach Todd Monken and defensive coordinator Mike Rutenberg will address the situation. Former head coach Kevin Stefanski and defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz did not publicly comment on Garrett’s previous speeding incidents. The timing of this latest citation, occurring during the early stages of the offseason, means any response from the new coaching staff is unlikely to come immediately.
The question now is whether this latest incident will finally prompt a lasting change in Garrett’s driving habits. Nine tickets and a serious accident that could have had far more devastating consequences haven’t yet appeared to be enough. For a player who consistently demonstrates exceptional control and discipline on the football field, his repeated lapses in judgment behind the wheel are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.
The incident also raises broader questions about athlete responsibility and the potential influence of high-profile players. While exceeding the speed limit is a common occurrence, the repeated nature of Garrett’s violations, and the significant speeds involved, set him apart. It’s a situation that the Browns, and Garrett himself, will need to address proactively to avoid further incidents and potential consequences.