The Cleveland Browns don’t have many bright spots as an 0-5 football team, but one of the few is No. 1 overall pick Myles Garrett. The young defensive end finally made his debut on Sunday against the New York Jets and wrecked havoc from the very first play of his NFL career when he recorded a sack.
Garrett was a monster on Sunday despite the Browns’ general failure in losing to the Jets to continue on as one of the two remaining winless teams in the NFL. The rookie finished the game with a pair of sacks despite playing on a snap limit and looked the part of a top overall NFL Draft pick.
After his second sack, Garrett decided to pay tribute to J.R. Smith of the Cavaliers by breaking out Smith’s famous windmill three-point celebration.
ANOTHER sack for @MylesLGarrett! #Browns https://t.co/WF1gPH8LCF
— NFL (@NFL) October 8, 2017
Garrett confirmed to reporters after the game that was a nod to Smith and noted that he hoped to meet Smith soon.
On a fun note, Myles Garrett confirmed JR Smith was the inspiration for sack celebration. Hopes to meet him some day.
— Andrew Gribble (@Andrew_Gribble) October 8, 2017
The Cavaliers are regulars at sporting events in Cleveland and the state of Ohio, popping up at Indians games and Ohio State games, so I’m sure at some point Garrett will get his chance to meet J.R., LeBron, and company at a Browns game — or if he drops by a Cavs game. Garrett has only played one game, but his performance has made him an immediately beloved Cleveland sports figure, so I’m sure the rest of the city’s stars will make it a point to welcome him into the group.
