Myles Garrett avoids serious injuries after car accident

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett has avoided serious injuries after being involved in a car accident Monday, the team announced Tuesday. Garrett was released from the hospital late Monday and suffered a shoulder strain, bicep strain and a few cuts and bruises.

His status for Sunday’s game against Atlanta is still up in the air.

“First — and most importantly — we are thankful that Myles, his passenger and no other parties were seriously injured in the single-car accident yesterday,” the Browns said in a statement. “After medical evaluation today, our team doctors at University Hospital have concluded that Myles has sustained a shoulder strain, biceps strain, minor lacerations as well as some bumps and bruises to various other body parts.

“Myles didn’t suffer any fractures and has also cleared concussion protocol. Currently, our focus is on providing Myles the medical care needed for him to return to football activity. Although we hope to have him back soon, his availability for Sunday’s game will be evaluated by team doctors throughout the week.”

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So far this season, Garrett has recorded seven tackles, three sacks and a forced fumble through three games. The Browns are currently 2-1 and will kick off against Atlanta at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday.

More on the car accident involving Myles Garrett

Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett was involved in a single-car crash on Monday afternoon, sustaining minor injuries. Garrett was reportedly driving home with a female passenger after attending practice on Monday morning when he crashed his vehicle.

Garrett’s vehicle went off the road and reportedly flipped several times before coming to a rest, according to News 5 Cleveland.

Garrett and his passenger were both taken to a nearby hospital and have non-life-threatening injuries according to officials. Both of the vehicles occupants were wearing seatbelts according to Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers, and neither alcohol nor drugs were factors in the crash — as per the report — although the cause was unknown at the time.

On3’s Austin Brezina contributed to this report.