I don't like writing this story. I really don't. Because Myles Garrett is one of the most talented defensive players in the NFL, a guy who plays with passion and dominates opponents. But sometimes, being a sports journalist means having difficult conversations.

And this is one of them.

The Cleveland Browns defensive end was cited for speeding again—his ninth speeding ticket since 2017, according to Mary Kay Cabot. This time, he was clocked going 94 mph in a 70 mph zone on I-71 North in Congress Township on February 21st.

But here's the really troubling part: bodycam footage reveals he was actually clocked at over 100 mph, but the officer reduced the citation to 94 to avoid requiring a court appearance.

Folks, this isn't a mistake. This isn't bad luck. This is a pattern.

Nine speeding tickets in roughly eight years means Garrett is getting pulled over more than once a year on average. And those are just the times he got caught. How many times has he been speeding when there wasn't a trooper with a radar gun?

Look, I get it. The man drives expensive, fast cars. He's young, wealthy, and probably feels invincible. And on a football field, he is invincible—one of the most dominant pass rushers in the game.

But roads aren't football fields. At 100 mph, you're not just risking your own life—you're risking the lives of every other driver on that highway. Families. Kids. People just trying to get home safely.

And let's not forget: Garrett was in a serious single-car accident in 2022. He rolled his Porsche after losing control. He and his passenger survived, thankfully, but it could have been so much worse.

You would think that experience would be a wake-up call. You would think that flipping a car would make someone reconsider their driving habits. But here we are, less than three years later, and he's still racking up speeding tickets.

The Browns organization needs to have a serious conversation with their star player. Not a public relations conversation. Not a "we support Myles" statement. A real, honest, difficult conversation about responsibility and consequences.

Garrett is one of the best players in the NFL. He signed a five-year, $125 million contract extension. He's the face of the Browns' defense. Kids look up to him. The community respects him.

But none of that matters if he ends up seriously hurt—or worse—because he couldn't follow basic traffic laws.

I'm not here to pile on. I'm not trying to cancel the guy. What I am trying to do is point out that this pattern is dangerous, and it needs to stop before something tragic happens.

The NFL has seen too many players involved in serious vehicle accidents. Some have died. Some have killed others. And many of those tragedies were preventable if someone—a coach, a teammate, a friend—had spoken up and said, "Slow down."

So I'm saying it now: Myles Garrett, you need to slow down.

You're an incredible football player. You have a Hall of Fame career ahead of you. You have so much more to accomplish. But none of that matters if you're not around to do it.

Nine speeding tickets since 2017. One serious accident. Multiple citations for going 20+ mph over the limit. This isn't about being a buzzkill or being uncool. This is about staying alive.

The Browns can't afford to lose you on the field. But more importantly, your family can't afford to lose you, period.

I know this column won't make me popular. Sports fans want to hear about games, not lectures about responsibility. But sometimes sports journalism means saying the hard thing, even when it's uncomfortable.

Myles Garrett is a phenomenal football player. But he needs to be a better driver before something truly tragic happens.

That's what sports is all about, folks—holding our heroes accountable, even when it's difficult. Especially when it's difficult.