Garrett's Gamble: The High Stakes of Playing Hurt in the NFL Myles Garrett's admission that he wasn't 100% healthy after a lackluster performance against the San Francisco 49ers raises questions about the culture of playing hurt in professional football.
The reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year has long struggled with knee issues, and his decision to continue playing despite not being at full strength is a calculated risk.
Garrett's coach, Sean McVay, seemed oblivious to his limitations, claiming that he was 100% healthy as recently as the week prior.