Garrett faces scrutiny after speeding citation

Myles Garrett declined to discuss a new speeding citation, continuing a pattern that raises questions about accountability for a star player.

Garrett dodges questions after speeding citation

Myles Garrett was cited for speeding at 100 mph in a 60 mph zone, marking the eighth such incident since he was selected No. 1 overall in 2017. The incident follows a past episode in which a car he was driving flipped and swerved to avoid an animal. Head coach Kevin Stefanski called the latest citation extremely disappointing, and Garrett did not address the matter at a Wednesday press conference.
During the session, Garrett said he would rather talk about football and the team than his off field life and declined to discuss leadership questions. When pressed again, he repeated that he wanted to keep his personal life private and to focus on the team.

Garrett's silence in a moment like this highlights a clash between star status and accountability in the NFL. When a marquee player avoids a public reckoning, the focus shifts to the franchise and its leadership.
If the Browns want to protect their public image and team morale, they may need a clear plan for handling repeated off field incidents. The current silence risks amplifying criticism and distracting the team from on field goals.

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The franchise must decide how accountability will look moving forward.