Browns Star Myles Garrett Unanimously Wins Defensive Player of the Year

Myles Garrett, the star edge rusher for the Cleveland Browns, has unanimously won the prestigious Defensive Player of the Year award for the 2025 season, making NFL history as the first player to receive the honor unanimously in consecutive seasons. The announcement came during the NFL Honors ceremony, where Garrett's remarkable statistics and game-changing performances throughout the season earned him the recognition from all 50 voters. The 27-year-old defensive powerhouse amassed an incredible 18.5 sacks, 25 tackles for loss, and forced 5 fumbles in just 16 games played, leading the Browns to a 12-4 record and a division championship. Garrett's ability to dominate opposing offenses was particularly evident in the Browns' crucial Week 17 matchup against their division rivals, where he recorded 3 sacks and a forced fumble in a 24-17 victory that secured the team's playoff berth. This marks Garrett's second Defensive Player of the Year award, following his first honor in 2024, but this year's unanimous selection places him in elite company. Only a handful of players in NFL history have won the award multiple times, and Garrett's back-to-back unanimous victories solidify his status as one of the most dominant defensive players in league history.