The Cleveland Browns are dealing with an unwanted distraction in the middle of preseason prep after one of their top players drew attention for the wrong reasons. Head coach Kevin Stefanski addressed it head-on, saying the team’s standards were not met.
Why Did Kevin Stefanski Call Out Myles Garrett Over Speeding?
Before Wednesday’s practice, Stefanski took questions about defensive end Myles Garrett’s recent speeding ticket from over the weekend, and he did not mince words. This response set the tone for how the Browns plan to handle the situation during an important stretch of the preseason.
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Speaking to reporters, Stefanski said, “Coming from a team leader, extremely disappointing… He needs to slow down for his safety and the safety of others”. He confirmed the matter had been discussed directly with Garrett and with the team.
According to court documents, Garrett was clocked at 100 mph in a 60 mph zone on an interstate in northeast Ohio at around 2 a.m., shortly after returning from the Browns’ preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte. This placed the issue front and center as the team transitioned from one exhibition to the next.
Garrett was reportedly behind the wheel of a gray 2014 Ferrari in Strongsville when officers stopped him, according to TMZ Sports. That detail added another layer to how the stop unfolded and why it drew attention beyond the field.
The incident comes with added weight given Garrett’s driving history. In September 2022, he was involved in a single-vehicle crash in which his Porsche struck a ditch, hit a fire hydrant, and overturned several times. This earlier crash remains a reference point whenever his driving is discussed.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol determined he had been traveling 65 mph in a 45 mph zone. Garrett and his passenger sustained relatively minor injuries, including a sprained shoulder and biceps strain for him, and a head injury for her, considering the severity of the accident. Standard post-crash procedures were followed, and both were treated.
Following that crash, Garrett told Cleveland.com he was “grateful to be here” and credited his family and support system for helping him focus on recovery. He called the event a “hell of an event” and suggested it served as a wakeup call. Those remarks framed how he viewed the road back.
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However, according to WKYC, the most recent ticket is at least the eighth speeding incident on Garrett’s record, including a stretch in which he was cited twice in one day for exceeding 100 mph. This repeated behavior adds context to Stefanski’s pointed comments and the emphasis on safety and leadership.
When asked if Garrett would face discipline for the latest infraction, Stefanski declined to share specifics, saying the team would keep such matters internal. That approach keeps the focus on internal standards while the Browns continue their preseason schedule.
The Browns will face the Philadelphia Eagles in their second preseason game on Saturday, and attention around Garrett will not be limited to his on-field work. His response to these off-field concerns will remain part of the conversation in Cleveland as preparations continue.
