The Cleveland Browns‘ season start shows a record of 1-1, thanks in part to the stellar performance of their star Myles Garrett. However, after the game against the Jaguars, it was revealed that the DE admitted to a foot injury, and it has recently been determined to be more serious than initially expected. Head coach Kevin Stefanski now faces a significant challenge in light of this situation.
In the lead-up to the matchup where the Browns will host the struggling New York Giants, Garrett spoke with the media and revealed that the injury in his foot actually affects both feet. Nevertheless, he stated that he feels ‘good enough to go out there and make a difference.’
“We talk about [surgery after the season] but that’s something that we’ll talk about further down the line,” Garrett said [h/t ESPN’s Daniel Oyefusi]. “The issue itself is something that I’ll probably have to deal with for however long I end up playing. So it’s about managing that and playing through it.”
The Browns have not detailed Garrett’s injury in their injury report. The team lists him as a limited participant in practice but hasn’t assigned a game status, unlike players such as offensive tackle Jedrick Wills and tight end David Njoku, who are marked as questionable and out, respectively.
New York Giants: The next challenge for the Browns
Led by Deshaun Watson, the Browns kicked off their NFL journey with a decisive home loss to the Dallas Cowboys. This rough start to the season for Stefanski and his team could have implications for what lies ahead.
However, in Week 2, with a different level of play showcased not only by their quarterback but also by Myles Garrett, the Browns showed no mercy against the Jacksonville Jaguars, securing a victory to even their record at 1-1.
Garrett pressured Trevor Lawrence, forcing him to move in the pocket and directly into the path of Alex Wright, who tackled Lawrence in the end zone for a safety in the fourth quarter.
This weekend, FirstEnergy Stadium will witness the matchup between the home team and the struggling New York Giants, who will be doing everything possible to secure their first victory of the season.