Cleveland Browns Midseason Awards: Myles Garrett dominates, rookie duo shines

Halfway through another uneven season in Cleveland, there are still bright spots worth highlighting -- and a few disappointments that sting just as much. The Browns remain a team defined by their defense, flashes of promise from their young talent, and the looming question of what could’ve been if health and consistency had aligned. Here’s a look at the standouts, surprises, and setbacks from the first half of the 2025 campaign. There’s no debate here — Myles Garrett is the Cleveland Browns. Eight games into the season, Garrett’s totaled 34 pressures and 11 sacks, averaging more than a sack per contest and wrecking every game plan thrown at him. Teams know who he is, what he can do, where he aligns, and the moves he likes to use, but they still. can't. stop. it. He's a first ballot Hall of Famer when he hangs them up for good. Whether it’s tight ends trying to chip him, tackles attempting to anchor, or backs stepping up in protection, Garrett’s too explosive, too strong, and too refined. He is, truly, a gene