Published 14:10 IST, February 13th 2020

Myles Garrett back on the gridiron; NFL reinstates Cleveland Browns defensive end

Myles Garrett was handed an indefinite suspension by the NFL for his role in the violent brawl with Steelers' Mason Rudolph. The NFL has now lifted the ban.

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Things seem to be looking up for Cleveland Browns in off-season. With a new he coach firmly in place and Odell Beckham Jr back to full fitness, Cleveland Browns seem well-placed to pick up pieces from ir dismal 2019 season. In more good news for he coach Kevin Stefanski, “indefinite suspension” handed to Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett was lifted by NFL this week. 

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Myles Garrett to make NFL return after "indefinite suspension" comes to an end

Back in vember last year, Cleveland Browns registered a 21-7 win against division rivals Pittsburgh Steelers. That win, however, came at an expense after a violent brawl erupted in match-up. Among many players involved in physical altercation, Browns defensive end Myles Garrett was hit with heftiest fine - a suspension without pay for rest of season (six games) and a reported $45,623 fine. 

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NFL: Why was Myles Garrett suspended?

During brawl, Myles Garrett appeared to rip off Steelers' quarterback Mason Rudolph's helmet and hit him on he after pair were involved in a physical altercation late in fourth quarter. Up until n, Myles Garrett appeared to be making a name for himself as one of Browns' best defensive players. suspension handed out to Myles Garrett for violent altercation with Mason Rudolph wasn't heaviest fine in league, but Browns ended up losing one of ir best defensive players that season. 

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NFL lifted suspension on Myles Garrett for his attack on Mason Rudolph after Garrett met with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell earlier this week. During his first appeal against indefinite suspension, Myles Garrett accused Mason Rudolph of using a racial slur against him. According to Garrett, this led to brawl unfolding with just under eight seconds left in game. 

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