Browns' Myles Garrett has words for Steelers' TJ Watt ahead of AFC North battle

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Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive stars hyped up the AFC North battle that’s set to take place on Thursday night.

Browns defensive end Myles Garrett was named the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year as he secured 14 sacks and 42 total tackles in 16 games on his way to a fourth consecutive Pro Bowl selection. He received 23 first-place votes and narrowly won over Pittsburgh Steelers star T.J. Watt.

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Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett warms up before the Saints game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Watt led the NFL in sacks with 19 and had 48 total tackles in 17 games. He appeared to be upset with the alleged snub and expressed his feelings in a social media post, saying "nothing I’m not used to."

Garrett told reporters Tuesday he thought Watt should apologize after he didn’t reach out to congratulate the Browns star.

"No, he didn't say nothing to me. He's got to apologize to me when I see him," he said.

Garrett explained he was never one to complain about losing out on an award.

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett speaks during a news conference after the Saints game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

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"I've never complained about the trophy not being in my house and vice versa," he added, via NFL.com. "He shouldn't be feeling two ways about it going to me. So, I'm just going to play the game, I don't play against