Myles Garrett enters 2025 as a prime Defensive Player of the Year contender, armed with a four-year Browns extension and a reputation as an unblockable pass rusher. If Cleveland rebounds on the defensive side and makes another playoff push, Garrett’s production and narrative could vault him back into the award spotlight.

The Browns’ defensive line depth—featuring Alex Wright and Mike Hall Jr. alongside Garrett—creates fewer assignment targets for offenses and fuels the unit’s chances to shine. For fantasy bettors, Garrett’s edge-rushing upside remains the key driver, but a strong team arc could tilt voters’ ballots in his favor.