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HOW MYLES GARRETT SURPASSED STRAHAN AND WATT FOR THE SACK RECORD

Myles Garrett makes history with his 23rd sack as Andre Szmyt’s 49-yard field goal lifts the Browns over the Bengals 20-18.

How Myles Garrett Surpassed Strahan and Watt for the Sack Record
Myles Garrett is Now the Undisputed Greatest Defender in the NFL

Myles Garrett waited until the last possible moment to break the NFL sack record, but it was Cleveland’s kicker who stole the show at the end. As the clock hit zero, Andre Szmyt nailed a 49-yard field goal to give the Browns a 20-18 win over the Bengals—a little redemption for Szmyt, who missed a short field goal and an extra point against Cincinnati way back in the season opener. This time, he delivered. On the other side, Bengals kicker Evan McPherson missed two extra points, which ended up costing his team the game.

Garrett’s big moment came with just over five minutes left. He burst up the middle, and Joe Burrow just slid to the ground—sack number 23 for Garrett. That put him past Michael Strahan and T.J. Watt for the single-season record. The Browns' bench cleared to celebrate with him, and the game paused while everyone soaked it in.

Cincinnati wasn’t done, though. Down 17-12 late, Burrow led the Bengals on a 61-yard drive and hit Ja’Marr Chase for a 4-yard touchdown, giving Cincinnati an 18-17 lead with 90 seconds left. Chase was his usual self—eight catches, 96 yards, and a score.

For Cleveland, rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders didn’t light up the stat sheet—just 111 yards on 11-of-22 passing—but he picked up his third win as a starter. The Browns closed out the season with back-to-back victories over AFC North rivals, even though their offense sputtered most of the day and they lost center Luke Wypler to a knee injury.

Burrow finished with 236 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception on 29-of-39 passing. Running back Chase Brown crossed the 1,000-yard mark for the first time and grabbed a touchdown as well, wrapping up a strong season with 72 yards on 13 carries.

Early on, it looked like Cincinnati would cruise. Burrow hit a wide-open Brown for a 4-yard touchdown after Cam Sample strip-sacked Sanders and Howard Cross recovered at the Cleveland 29. But the extra point got blocked, and that missed point loomed large later.

Cleveland’s defense made some noise, too. Devin Bush picked off Burrow and ran it back 97 yards for a score in the first quarter. Just a minute later, Sam Webb scooped up a fumble and sprinted 47 yards to the end zone. That gave the Browns a 14-6 lead.

Tee Higgins caught a 13-yard touchdown from Burrow just before halftime, and again, McPherson missed the extra point. It was that kind of day for Cincinnati.

The Browns lost their top corner, Denzel Ward, to a neck injury early on. He didn’t return.

YANKEES MAKE SECOND OFFER TO CODY BELLINGER! WILL HE SIGN OR WALK?

The Yankees have made a second offer to Cody Bellinger. Plus, the latest on Edward Cabrera trade talks and Hal Steinbrenner's 2026 payroll.

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Cody Bellinger is the Only Bat That Can Save the Yankees

The Yankees might have something unexpected up their sleeve.

Lately, they’ve been chasing Cody Bellinger, and it’s no secret he’s got plenty of teams after him. If he signs somewhere else, that’s a real gut punch for the Yankees this offseason.

Yankees insider Bryan Hoch from MLB.com thinks if Bellinger walks, the team won’t just sit around—they’ll look to make a big trade. Hoch said the Yankees have been pretty vocal about wanting Bellinger back, but the market’s crowded, and even the Mets across town want him. With owner Hal Steinbrenner talking about trimming the payroll, you have to wonder if the Yankees will actually put up the highest bid for Bellinger, no matter how good a fit he seems. Sure, they’ve got Jasson Domínguez and Spencer Jones in-house, but don’t be surprised if they swing for a big trade if Bellinger slips away.

Nobody really knows who that trade might be for, but it’d have to be a big bat to fill Bellinger’s shoes. Last season, in what could end up being his only year in the Bronx, Bellinger hit. 272 with 29 homers and 98 RBIs. Not easy numbers to replace.

Right now, the Yankees are laser-focused on bringing Bellinger back. According to Joel Sherman at The New York Post, they’ve already made a second offer to him. Sherman wrote that the Yankees’ sleepy offseason might finally be waking up—he and Jon Heyman both heard New York talking to the Marlins about pitcher Edward Cabrera, confirming a report from The Athletic. Sherman also learned about the second offer to Bellinger, and he thinks these two things are probably connected. If Bellinger comes back to play left field, with Trent Grisham in centre and Aaron Judge in right, moving either Domínguez or Jones in a trade suddenly makes a lot more sense.

We don’t know the exact terms of New York’s offer, but it’s obvious they want Bellinger back, and if they get him, it might mean Domínguez or Jones is on the move.

The Yankees haven’t made much noise this winter, hinting at a smaller payroll. Still, insiders Ken Rosenthal and Chris Kirschner from The Athletic say the Yankees are talking to the Marlins about a trade for Edward Cabrera. He’s 27, under team control through 2028, and is set to make $3.7 million in arbitration this year. As of Sunday morning, though, nothing’s close yet.

Cabrera would give the Yankees’ rotation a real boost, but for now, it’s just talk.

BREAKING: PETE CARROLL FIRED! RAIDERS SECURE NO. 1 PICK AND SEEK NEW LEADER

Pete Carroll is out in Vegas after a 3-14 season. Tom Brady and John Spytek hunt for a new coach with the 2026 No. 1 pick in hand.

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Raiders Axe Pete Carroll After 3-14 Season

The Las Vegas Raiders made a big move in January 2025, bringing in Pete Carroll on a three-year deal with an option for a fourth. He was about to turn 74, but the team was desperate for some stability after churning through four head or interim coaches since 2021. They were drawn to Carroll’s track record with the Seahawks—237 wins, a Super Bowl in 2013, and a reputation for leadership and culture-building. The hope was he’d reset the vibe and steady the ship as a sort of bridge coach.

Things didn’t go as planned. The Raiders limped to a 3-14 finish, grabbed the top pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and the wheels just kept coming off. Veterans wanted out. Young players barely saw the field. There were fights over how to handle injuries. Carroll brought in some of his old Seahawks guys, but they looked past their prime. Two coordinators got fired along the way. It was a mess.

Mark Davis made it official that X: Pete Carroll was out after just one disappointing season. Now, general manager John Spytek and minority owner Tom Brady are running the coaching search. Their top priority? Find someone who gets leadership and culture and can actually steer the team toward the long-term vision.

Word is, Tom Brady already has a favourite. Mike Florio at Pro Football Talk says Brady wants Brian Flores as head coach and Brian Daboll as offensive coordinator. Both guys have New England ties and a reputation for building a winning culture—the whole “Patriot Way” thing. Flores ran the Dolphins from 2019 to 2021, got let go in 2022, and has been the Vikings’ defensive coordinator since 2023. He’s also in the middle of a lawsuit against the NFL and several teams over discrimination and hiring practices. Daboll led the Giants from 2022 until halfway through 2025. If Brady gets his way, those two could be calling the shots in Vegas soon.

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