Browns, Garrett closing in on contract extension: Source

Cleveland Browns are closing in on a contract extension with star defensive end Myles Garrett, a person familiar with negotiations told Associated Press on Tuesday.

Garrett, . 1 overall pick in 2017 and one of NFL's top edge rushers, and team could have deal completed in next day or so, said person, who spoke on condition of anymity because of sensitivity of talks.

NFL Network reported extension could be for five years and $125 million, which would make Garrett league's highest-paid defensive player. Browns have been discussing extension with Garrett and his representatives for months.

Browns have been er to lock up Garrett to a long-term deal. team views him as one of franchise's cornerstone players who has only begun to reach his potential.

Garrett has recorded 30 1/2 career sacks in 37 games for Cleveland. He had 10 sacks in 10 games last season and was on his way to making ar Pro Bowl when he was suspended by league for final six games after he pulled off Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph's helmet and struck him in head with it.

Browns felt incident was out of character for Garrett, who said he reacted violently because Rudolph had used a racial slur.

Im credits: AP