BEREA, Ohio — Myles Garrett He said he was “definitely thankful” to be alive after Monday’s single-car accident and that he is “recovering quite quickly” from the injuries to his left shoulder and right hips.
The star said, “Definitely grateful to have been here.” Cleveland Browns Pass-rusher stated Friday. “With the images that I saw right after…
“It was a great event.”
Garrett hasn’t practiced since the crash but was listed as questionable to play in Cleveland’s game Sunday. Atlanta Falcons.
Kevin Stefanski, Browns’ coach, stated after Friday’s practice the team would see how Garrett reacts to treatment over the next 2 days before deciding if Garrett will be playing.
Garrett spoke for the first time since the accident. He said that the decision to play is up to the coaches and training staff, but that he would love to go if it was up to him.
Garrett said, “That’s just what I do.” “Physically we must assess that, going up the game. … This is a decision that we will make closer to game time.
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol Garrett’s 2021 Porsche crashed into a ditch near Wadsworth. Garrett’s car then struck a fire hydrant, before it was flipped several times. The team reported that Garrett was discharged from Akron’s hospital on Monday night. He had also cleared concussion protocol earlier in the week.
Garrett suffered a left shoulder injury, right biceps strain, as well as bruises and cuts from the crash. Garrett also said that he had popped a blood vessel in the left eye. This was visible and continued to bruising on his left side.
A female passenger was also in the vehicle and was taken to hospital for what was described as “minor head injuries.” Highway patrol found no evidence of impairment by drugs or alcohol and Garrett and the woman were both wearing seat belts.
Garrett stated, “That saved my life and that of my passenger.”[Allowed us] You can walk away from this crash.”
Garrett stated that he was in pain Friday morning, but felt better after treatment.
He said, “It’s been up and down but right now it feels a lot better that I have.” “Emotionally, it’s all good. It’s over now, I think. I still have to deal with the physical injuries.
Garrett claimed that the accident itself was “a blur” for him and that he doesn’t recall much of what happened.
According to the highway patrol, he was given a citation because he “failed to control his motor car.” Highway patrol said that Garrett was driving at an “unsafe rate for the type road” which contributed to the accident. ESPN’s crash report states that Garrett was speeding at 65 mph while driving on a road with a limit of 45 mph.
Garrett admitted that he had received speeding tickets in the past and said that the accident was a “wake-up call” and that it is important to become “smart overall with driving.”
He stated, “I am able still to be here,” “I just need time.”