Cleveland Browns rule out Myles Garrett for Sunday game following car crash

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The Cleveland Browns confirmed Saturday that defensive finish Myles Garrett is not going to play Sunday in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons.

The Browns star was injured Monday throughout a rollover crash in Medina County, leading to a quotation by the Ohio State Freeway Patrol for failure to regulate.

It was initially unclear if the 26-year-old would play. The Browns stated group docs have been monitoring his situation.

Head coach Kevin Stefanski stated Wednesday he wouldn’t rule Garrett out, however new communication from the Browns states he was downgraded.

In the identical announcement, the Browns stated they signed TE Miller Forristall to the energetic roster and elevated DT Roderick Perry II and DE Curtis Weaver.

Garrett additionally didn’t journey with the group to Atlanta.

Garrett spoke to the media Friday for the primary time since he crashed, calling himself “grateful to be right here.”

Browns followers are simply grateful he’s on the mend.

Eric Berko of Cleveland informed 19 Information the star DE’s well being is the very first thing that issues.

“I simply hope he’s okay and his accidents are short-term and non permanent and he’s again,” Berko stated. “However, if he must take off he must take off.”

Connie Trinkle of Columbus says listening to about his crash was scary. She believes he’ll noticeably be missed throughout the recreation. “He has lots of management on the sector,” Trinkle stated. “I feel that’s actually going to harm us. However, I simply hope he’s okay.”

Garrett obtained accidents to his shoulder and biceps, although the Browns stated he cleared concussion protocol.

His passenger, a 23-year-old Rocky River lady, was additionally harm within the single-car crash on State Highway in Sharon Township.

Officers with the freeway patrol stated impairment just isn’t a suspected issue however unsafe speeds could have performed a job.

Garrett’s automotive went off the aspect of the street, struck a ditch and hearth hydrant, then overturned a number of occasions, troopers stated.

The Browns additionally could also be with out their different beginning DE, Jadeveon Clowney. He’s recovering from an ankle damage that he suffered throughout the Sept. 18 recreation in opposition to the New York Jets.

This can be a growing story. Return to 19 Information for updates.

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