Cleveland Browns defensive powerhouse Myles Garrett has made a striking appearance on the latest cover of Sports Illustrated magazine, celebrating his historic NFL season with a mostly bare-chested photoshoot that showcases his athletic physique.
Record-Breaking Achievement Honored
The prestigious cover spot comes as recognition for Garrett's extraordinary accomplishment during the recent NFL season, where he established a new league record for the most sacks in a single campaign. His dominant performance on the field earned him multiple honors including his second NFL Defensive Player of the Year award, a first-team All-Pro selection, and a Pro Bowl invitation.
Striking Visual Presentation
For the Sports Illustrated cover, the 30-year-old athlete posed wearing only dark sunglasses and a black leather jacket, allowing his chiseled physique and defined six-pack abs to take center stage. The visual presentation emphasizes both his physical conditioning and his confidence following a career-defining season.
International Support for Partner
The magazine issue's release coincides with Garrett's recent trip to Italy, where he traveled to support his girlfriend, American snowboarding superstar Chloe Kim. The couple has been dating for nearly a year, and Garrett made the journey from the San Francisco Bay Area shortly after Super Bowl LX to attend the winter sports events in Livigno.
Garrett watched from the crowd as Kim qualified for the women's snowboard halfpipe final and remained present throughout her competition. Although Kim ultimately secured a silver medal finish behind South Korean athlete Ga-on Choi, rather than achieving what would have been her own record-breaking moment, she celebrated the accomplishment with sportsmanship before embracing Garrett in the crowd.
Contract Rewards and Performance
This landmark season represents Garrett's first complete campaign under his substantial long-term contract extension with the Browns. Last summer, after a heated contract dispute, the defensive end settled on a four-year, $160 million agreement that extends through the 2030 season.
Garrett rewarded the franchise's investment with an exceptional performance, recording 23 sacks throughout the season – the highest single-season total by any player in NFL history. Now, following this record-shattering achievement and his international support mission, Garrett can look forward to a well-deserved offseason break.
