Sports Illustrated just dropped a bombshell, ranking Myles Garrett as the NFL’s undisputed best edge rusher heading into the 2026 season. This isn’t just a bold claim; it’s a statement about a guy who’s been absolutely terrorizing quarterbacks and just got a change of scenery that could shake up the entire league.
The Unquestionable Reign of the Sack King
Eva Geitheim from Sports Illustrated didn’t mince words, calling Garrett not just the best edge rusher, but maybe “even the best player in the game.” Think about that for a second. The dude absolutely made history last season, shattering the NFL’s official single-season sack record with a mind-blowing 23 sacks! And what did he get for it? His second Defensive Player of the Year award. That’s insane! This isn’t some flash-in-the-pan stuff either. Garrett has been consistently elite, owning the record for most consecutive seasons with at least 12 sacks, hitting that mark in six straight years from 2020 to 2025. He’s been a first-team All-Pro three seasons in a row, and five times overall. He’s a legitimate nightmare for even the toughest offensive linemen, adding more names to his “quarterback graveyard” every year.
The Rams’ Risky Bet Just Paid Off Big Time
So, after all that dominance, Garrett’s taking his talents to Hollywood , or, you know, Inglewood , after a massive trade sent him from the Browns to the Rams. And SI’s ranking makes it clear: the Rams were more than justified in making that move. Sure, they lost out on Jared Verse’s long-term potential, but come on, Verse didn’t even crack SI’s top 10 this season! What the Rams gained is pure, unadulterated insurance: a pass rusher built specifically for the big moments. Bringing down the passer has been the crucial difference in the Rams’ wins and losses over the last two seasons. Now? They’ve got the undisputed king of sacks. And the kicker? They managed to add Garrett at a reasonable price, which feels like an absolute steal for a player of his caliber. This move screams “win now,” and with Garrett on board, their chances of adding postseason success, maybe even a ring, to his Hall of Fame résumé just shot through the roof.
This isn’t just about a ranking; it’s about the NFL’s most dominant defensive force joining a team hungry for big plays. As the season gets rolling, every single offensive coordinator in the league is going to be losing sleep figuring out how to stop Garrett. Get ready for a show, because Hollywood just got its biggest star defender, and he’s coming to collect some more sacks.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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