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Myles Garrett is close to the NFL's sacks record. But whose record is it, anyway?

Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Myles Garrett is nearing the NFL single-season sack record, currently at 21.5 sacks with three games remaining. The official record stands at 22.5 sacks, held by Michael Strahan and T. J. Watt, but historical data suggests Al Baker's 23 sacks in 1978 might be considered the true record depending on how one defines it.

Myles Garrett is close to the NFL's sacks record. But whose record is it, anyway?

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Key Highlights

  • Myles Garrett has 21.5 sacks with three games left in the season.
  • The official NFL single-season sack record is 22.5, held by Michael Strahan and T. J. Watt.
  • Al Baker is credited with 23 sacks in 1978 by some researchers.
  • NFL began recognizing quarterback sacks in 1982.
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