BEREA, Ohio — Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett said he is dealing with the same injury in both feet and will play through it but may require a procedure in the future.
“I don't feel 100 percent, but I feel good enough to go out there and make a difference,” Garrett said Friday.
Garrett, the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, did not practice Wednesday or Thursday but returned to practice Friday. He was not listed on the roster for Sunday's game against the New York Giants and Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said Garrett “looked like himself” at practice.
Garrett appeared on the injury report with a foot issue last week, but played in the Browns' win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he recorded a fumble sack. Garrett took a few free snaps in the win, but said after the game that he would continue to play despite the injury.
“We talk about [surgery after the season] “But that's something we'll talk about later,” Garrett said. “The issue itself is something I'll probably have to deal with for however long I end up playing. So it's just a matter of managing it and playing through it.”
Garrett also clarified that the ailment is a double-foot injury that may require pain management.
Asked if the injury will linger throughout the season, Garrett said, “I hope not. Hopefully over the next few weeks it will continue to get better until it's something that doesn't bother me as consistently.”
In two games, Garrett has two sacks, both forcing fumbles.
