Elite Defensive Star Joins Team Uncrustables® as Performance Partner After Record-Setting Year
ORRVILLE, Ohio, Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Uncrustables®, the iconic crustless sandwich brand trusted by athletes and fans alike, today announced a new partnership with NFL superstar defensive end Myles Garrett, welcoming him as an official Team Uncrustables® partner following one of the most dominant and historic seasons by a defensive player in league history.
Widely recognized as one of the premier athletes in professional football and a defining defensive force of his era, Garrett’s partnership with Uncrustables strengthens the brand’s deep roots in football culture. Uncrustables sandwiches have long been a consistent locker room staple across the sport–relied upon by players for convenient, dependable fuel throughout the season.
“Uncrustables fandom runs deep with football culture, and our partnership with Myles Garrett is a fun way to celebrate the love of one of the most incredible athletes in the sport ,” said Jessica Fair, Vice President, Marketing at The J.M. Smucker Co. “Myles just delivered one of the most historic seasons in the history of the league and we feel honored to have been a part of his routine.”
The partnership aligns the category leader in crustless sandwiches with a player whose preparation, consistency, and elite performance standards have made him a cornerstone figure in today’s game. Known for his discipline, intensity, and year-round training approach, Garrett has incorporated Uncrustables sandwiches into his regular routine as a reliable, on-the-go performance option.
“My schedule and training demands consistency — especially during the season,” said Myles Garrett. “Uncrustables have been part of my routine because they’re convenient, they taste great, and they give me quick, dependable fuel when time is tight.”
Through the partnership, Garrett will appear in upcoming Uncrustables brand campaigns and digital activations, highlighting the brand’s role as a trusted, go-to snack that keeps people ready for what the day demands. Campaign moments will also spotlight newer product innovations, including offerings such as Up & Apple™ and Bright-Eyed Berry™, each delivering 12g of protein.
Additional content featuring Garrett will roll out across social and digital platforms in the coming weeks, reinforcing the brand’s connection to football performance, preparation, and athlete culture.
About The J. M. Smucker Co.
At The J.M. Smucker Co., it is our privilege to make food people and pets love by offering a diverse family of brands available across North America. We are proud to lead in the coffee, peanut butter, fruit spreads, frozen handheld, sweet baked goods, dog snacks and cat food categories by offering brands consumers trust for themselves and their families each day including Folgers®, Dunkin’®, Café Bustelo®, Jif®, Uncrustables®, Smucker’s®, Hostess®, Milk-Bone® and Meow Mix®. Through our unwavering commitment to producing high quality products, operating responsibly and ethically and delivering on our Purpose, we will continue to grow our business while making a positive impact on society. For more information, please visit jmsmucker.com.
The J. M. Smucker Co. is the owner of all trademarks referenced herein, except for Dunkin’®, which is a trademark of DD IP Holder LLC. The Dunkin’® brand is licensed to The J.M. Smucker Co. for packaged coffee products sold in retail channels, such as grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, e-commerce and drug stores, as well as in certain away from home channels. This information does not pertain to products for sale in Dunkin’® restaurants.
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