Browns Teammate Makes Bold Myles Garrett Claim Ahead of 2026

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Browns Teammate Makes Bold Myles Garrett Claim Ahead of 2026

Originally posted on ClevelandBrownsCommunity
By Sourav Ganguly | Last updated May 5, 2026 1:51 PM ET

Right after winning the Defensive Player of the Year unanimously, Cleveland Browns’ edge rusher Myles Garrett is setting new records in the NFL. However, one of his teammates believes he’s just getting started.

During the May 1st episode of former NFL player Terron Armstead’s ‘The Set’ podcast, Browns’ defensive tackle Maliek Collins discussed how the star edge rusher has not reached his ‘peak’ yet.

“Myles is incredible. I don’t even think he’s at his peak yet. He’s got more. I can see him getting more. Dude’s so raw. He’s still got so much to grow into, too,” Collins stated.

Maliek Collins warns the NFL that Myles Garrett hasn’t reached his peak yet and still has even more dominance ahead.

“Myles is incredible. I don’t even think he’s at his peak yet. He's got more. I can see him getting more. Dude's so raw. He's still got so much to grow into,… pic.twitter.com/6q8vHPyh5s
— BrownsNation.com (@BrownsNationcom) May 2, 2026

Collins has acknowledged that playing alongside Garrett benefits the entire Browns’ defensive front. In 17 games played last season, Miles made 60 total tackles and 43 solos, setting quite a precedent in the league.

Collins is a veteran of the sport now, with over a decade of experience playing for multiple franchises. Collins admits candidly that he has never felt this ‘overwhelmed’ playing alongside anyone else.

However, there is a reason behind it. When Collins and Garrett have controlled the edge rushing, they have complemented each other well. Last season, they accounted for 25.5 sacks. As Garrett dominated the edge, Collins added internal disruption.

However, Garrett wasn’t the only player to get compliments from Collins.

Shedeur Sanders Has ‘Swag’ In His Game

It’s not just Myles Garrett who has impressed Maliek Collins, but also the team’s QB Shedeur Sanders, who has made quite a lasting impression on Collins.

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