Myles Garrett's agent releases statement following car accident

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Amid the single-car accident Cleveland Browns’ star edge rusher Myles Garrett was involved in on Monday, his agent Nicole Lynn updated his status via a statement posted to social media.

“Myles Garrett was involved in a one-car accident this afternoon and was transported to a local hospital to be medically evaluated,” the statement reads. “While we are waiting to learn the extend of his injuries, he has been alert and responsive. The Garrett family would like to thank the medical personnel that got Myles and his passenger out of the vehicle and safely transported to the hospital.”

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.

Myles Garrett earns NFLPA’s Week 1 Community MVP honors

For former Texas A&M Aggies defensive star and Cleveland Browns superstar defensive end Myles Garrett one image typically pops into mind for fans when they think of him.

That is the one from the Cleveland Browns 2020 Monday night matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he swung a helmet at Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph‘s head. Since then, Garrett has been working to change the perception of him as a person and a player, and the NFLPA has taken notice.

Recently Garrett has been involved in multiple community projects in the greater Cleveland area. And his recent work with kids who experienced poverty has earned him the Week 1 NFLPA Community MVP, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Recently Garrett hosted his inaugural two-day back-to-school kickoff. At the event, more than 250 local Cleveland children dealing with poverty were provided with many back-to-school essentials to start their school year. Garrett provided the children with such things as school supplies, haircuts, and hair styling.

Coming into the league in 2017 as the number one overall pick in the draft, Garrett has been a relatively quiet and reserved individual. Even after the incident on Monday Night Football, teammates of the former Aggie spoke to his class and character both on and off the field.

Garrett may not get the approval of individuals who still cash judgment upon him for the Monday night incident. However, it’s safe to say that he has at least 250 young fans who truly appreciate his giving heart and spirit. And that was worthy of earning the Week 1 NFLPA Community MVP honor.