NFL star Garrett praises sister missionary's viral tackle
August 24, 2026 at 4:05 PM MT · via Deseret News · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett responded to a viral video showing a returned Latter-day Saint sister missionary tackling her brother at the airport, Deseret News reports. The NFL star praised the missionary's form and technique on social media.
The homecoming video, which has circulated widely on TikTok and Instagram, shows the young woman in missionary attire executing a clean tackle on her surprised sibling. The clip has drawn comparisons to similar airport reunion videos that have trended in recent years.
Garrett, a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, joked that the Church might want to consider recruiting missionaries for defensive positions.
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