Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett made the accusation that Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph used a racial slur prior to their brawl at his appeals hearing last week. Garrett’s indefinite suspension for hitting Rudolph in the head with his own helmet was upheld but he was quickly questioned about the timing of the allegation. NFL OPTIMISTIC MYLES GARRETT WILL BE READY FOR WEEK 1 UPON RETURN FROM INDEFINITE SUSPENSION: REPORTGlazer reported that Garrett told Browns personnel that Rudolph had allegedly used a racial slur against him but ultimately he thought the allegation would have been confidential at the appeals hearing. After the NFL upheld his suspension, Garrett said he knew what he heard. “I was assured that the hearing was space that afforded the opportunity to speak openly and honestly about the incident that led to my suspension,” Garrett said.

Source: Fox News November 26, 2019 17:26 UTC