Published 22:19 IST, February 12th 2020

Browns’ Garrett reinstated by NFL after 6-game suspension

Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett has been reinstated by the NFL after he was suspended indefinitely for hitting Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph over the head with a helmet.

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Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett has been reinstated by NFL after he was suspended indefinitely for hitting Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph over head with a helmet.

Garrett missed Cleveland’s final six games last season after his disturbing attack on Rudolph in closing seconds of a v. 14 game that was nationally televised. Garrett has been remorseful since incident and Monday he met with Commissioner Roger Goodell and league officials in New York.

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Garrett is cleared to return to all activities with Browns.

“We welcome Myles back to our organization with open arms,” Browns vice president of football operations and general manr Andrew Berry said. “We kw he is grateful to be reinstated, er to put past behind him and continue to evolve and grow as a leader. We look forward to having his strong positive presence back as a teammate, player and person in our community.”

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As Browns were wrapping up a rare win over Steelers, Garrett pulled down Rudoplph after a pass attempt and two wrestled on ground. Rudolph tried to pull off Garrett’s helmet but couldn’t. Garrett ripped off Rudolph’s helmet and swung and struck him with it, triggering a brawl between teams.

Im Source: AP 

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22:19 IST, February 12th 2020