Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett was cited for driving 100 mph in a 60 mph zone early Saturday morning simply hours after Cleveland’s preseason opener in opposition to the Carolina Panthers.
In line with police information, Garrett’s Ferrari was pulled over on Interstate 71 slightly after 2 a.m. on Saturday in Strongsville, Ohio, simply south of the group facility in Berea. Garrett was issued a ticket and was summoned to look in courtroom on Thursday morning. Garrett will not have to look in courtroom if he pays his $250 ticket.
Garrett, 29, has a historical past of dashing offenses. Previous to Sunday, he had been stopped for speeding at least seven other times since he was drafted by the Browns in 2017. He was as soon as giving a number of tickets inside a 24-hour span after being clocked driving 120 mph and 105 mph. Garrett has additionally beforehand been charged with reckless operation of a motorized vehicle.
In September of 2022, Garrett was injured after his Porsche went airborne and rolled a number of occasions. Garrett and a passenger have been handled at a neighborhood hospital following the accident.
“This might be undoubtedly a wake-up name for me, simply attempt to be sensible general with driving,” Garrett said after that incident. “Do not take something with no consideration. Be grateful that I am nonetheless in a position to be right here and simply take my time.”
The 2023 NFL Defensive Participant of the 12 months, Garrett signed a four-year, $160 million extension this offseason that on the time made him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL historical past. He has since been surpassed by Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase and Steelers go rusher T.J. Watt.
Final 12 months, Garrett earned his fifth consecutive Professional Bowl nod after tallying 14 sacks and recording a league-high 22 tackles for loss. His 102.5 profession sacks is the eighth-most amongst lively gamers.
Earlier this offseason, Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders was cited twice for speeding.