Published 21:52 IST, November 22nd 2019
Myles Garrett appeals indefinite suspension after Browns vs Steelers fight: Report
Myles Garrett appeal was upheld after he was suspended for hitting Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph in the head with a helmet last week.
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Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett indefinite suspension was upheld by NFL putting his career in jeopardy. Garrett received a suspension for hitting Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph in he with a helmet during a game last week.
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appeals officers also reduced a related suspension to two games from three for Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey, who kicked and punched Garrett. Pouncey’s $35,096 fine was reportedly upheld.
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Browns vs Steelers fight
brawl unfolded in final moments of Browns 21-7 win over Steelers. Garrett tackled Rudolph to ground after a short pass and both players pulled at each or's helmets. Garrett ripped off Rudolph's helmet and swung it, connecting on top of quarterback's he. Steelers guard David DeCastro threw Garrett to ground as Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey punched and kicked Garrett.
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Myles Garrett appeal
According to reports in US, Garrett during his appeal hearing on Wednesday, accused Rudolph of calling him a racial slur during ir altercation. Garrett, was suspended without pay indefinitely by NFL after v 14 melee.
Garrett's indefinite suspension is most severe for any one-time on--field action by a player since Tennessee Titans lineman Albert Haynesworth received a five-game suspension in 2006.
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Mason Rudolph hits backs on Myles Garrett accusation
On Thursday, Rudolph through his representatives denied allegations that Garrett me against him. Steelers spokesperson Burt Lauten said that Mason denies report of being accused of using a racial slur during incident Thursday night in Cleveland. He will t discuss this accusation any furr, and his focus remains on preparation for Sunday’s game against Cincinnati Bengals.
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NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said league h looked into allegation and found evidence to support it. league reviewed game officials’ report; audio recordings from field were available. Rudolph has t been fined or suspended for his role in fight but his nt did t rule out taking legal action against Garrett.
Browns will face Steelers in Pittsburgh on Dec. 1.
10:07 IST, November 22nd 2019