Browns’ Garrett says fan punched him in face

4:31 PM ET

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett said Wednesday on Twitter that he was “punched” in the face by a fan.

Garrett wrote that he was driving when a fan flagged him down to take a picture and then gave him “a pillow tap” [in the face].

A “fan” hopped out his car to take a picture with me and then punched me in my face. Hm, put your legs into it might have actually made me flinch. 👍🏾
— Myles “Flash” Garrett ⚡️ (@MylesLGarrett) October 16, 2019

Was in my car, flagged me down for a picture and I cracked the window enough for the camera to get my face. Took the pic and gave me a pillow tap
— Myles “Flash” Garrett ⚡️ (@MylesLGarrett) October 16, 2019

The Browns, which completed their final bye week practice Wednesday, said the “team is aware and the appropriate law enforcement authorities have been notified.”

Garrett is tied for the NFL lead with nine sacks.

The Browns next play Oct. 27 at the New England Patriots.