BEREA, Ohio — Myles Garrett said he has «retired» from participating in any future Pro Bowl Games after dislocating a big toe during the event in February.
Garrett said Tuesday that the toe injury he suffered then is still bothering him as he and the Browns begin their voluntary offseason program in Berea.
Garrett was injured while racing Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns through an obstacle course in Las Vegas as part of the Pro Bowl's reimagined format. «Run-away-from-the-cops obstacle course,» Garrett said. «Jumping over walls and fences.
Doesn't make sense to me.» Garrett said his foot felt numb after hitting his toe on the first wall he jumped against. Afterward, he had the toe popped back into place and didn't require surgery on it, but he admitted the injury has been «nagging,» especially when planting and cutting on it. «It's just frustrating,» he said. «But by the time the season rolls around, I don't think it will be an issue.» Garrett proposed replacing the obstacle courses and other games at the Pro Bowl with events including the fans on the field with the players. «We play with the fans,» he said.