Oct 29, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during warmups prior to the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Browns Defender Delivers Blunt Response to Myles Garrett Criticism

Originally posted on Cleveland Browns on SI
By Matthew Schmidt | Last updated May 30, 2025 7:00 AM ET

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett found himself in some hot water this week, as he skipped the start of Browns organized team activities.

Garrett's decision didn't sit well with some considering the drama that occurred between the former Defensive Player of the Year and Cleveland's front office earlier in the offseason. Garrett requested a trade and publicly ripped the Browns, only to sign a massive contract extension in March.

Most felt that Garrett would be fully prepared to make 2025 a special season now that he chose to say in Cleveland, so his decision to miss the first round of OTAs wasn't received all that well.

Then, fellow Browns defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo liked a social media post criticizing Garrett, which added even more fuel to the fire.

But apparently, Okoronkwo was joking, as he provided a blunt response to the spectacle following a post that mentioned Okoronkwo's online activity.

Myles a great teammate and leader, saw the post and thought these guys literally don’t have a clue what’s going on and this post supported that. If you’re bored go exercise. https://t.co/pOQXilHOJV
— Ogbo Okoronkwo | Obeezy (@OgboOkoronkwo) May 29, 2025

Honestly, Okoronkwo simply liking an Instagram post doesn't mean all that much. Maybe it really was just a lighthearted, satirical move on his part.

Unless a Browns player actively speaks out and makes some incendiary comments against Garrett, we can't really assume anything.

Okoronkwo is now entering his third season as a teammate of Garrett's, and the two defenders share the same agent. Taking that into consideration, we can probably err more on the side that says Okoronkwo wasn't being serious with his initial like of the post.

Garrett racked up 47 tackles and 14 sacks last season, making his fifth straight Pro Bowl appearance and sixth overall. Meanwhile, Okoronkwo finished with 23 tackles and three sacks.

This article first appeared on Cleveland Browns on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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