Overview
- Myles Garrett was not seen during the media-open portion of Wednesday’s practice, though he was not listed on the injury report.
- Schwartz said players who stand behind their statements have a voice, offering support after Garrett’s blunt postgame comments.
- Following a 23-9 loss to the Steelers, Garrett called the pattern “frustrating as hell” and acknowledged motivation has been harder to find.
- Garrett registered zero sacks, zero quarterback hits and two tackles in Week 6, intensifying local criticism of his impact and leadership.
- The former Defensive Player of the Year requested a trade in February before signing a four-year, $160 million extension in March, and Cleveland hosts the Dolphins in Week 7 at 1 p.m. ET.