Following tragedy, Chris Smith's release is explained by Cleveland Browns coach Freddie

Cleveland Browns coach Freddie Kitchens has spoken up about Browns’ decision to let go of defensive end, Chris Smith. Just 83 days after Chris Smith was involved in a tragic car accident that led to his girlfriend Petara Cordero losing her life, Cleveland Browns anunced decision to let go of Chris Smith. Browns decided to release Chris Smith in order to make room for newly-signed defensive tackle Justin Zimmer, who moved to Browns' active roster from Atlanta Falcons' practice squad.

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NFL: Freddie Kitchens speaks on decision to let go of Chris Smith

Speaking ahead of Wednesday’s practice session, Freddie Kitchens said that Chris Smith still has a lot of people he is close to within Cleveland Browns’ organisation. Kitchens recalled day of accident and said that he was at Smith’s house that day and he also remembers conversations he had with Chris Smith. When asked if it was difficult releasing Chris Smith, Freddie Kitchens said that it is always difficult releasing a player, but it was even more difficult releasing Chris Smith, considering type of person he is. Cleveland Browns coach also said that even though ir football relationship has run its course, that does t mean that ir personal relationship has also drawn to a close. He concluded by saying that Browns will always be re to support Chris Smith in se testing times. Chris Smith is w a free nt, after being waived by Cleveland Browns. 

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NFL: Chris Smith’s accident

Chris Smith’s girlfriend passed away in September after an accident on I-90. According to a statement by Cleveland Browns, after a tire blew on Smith's Lamborghini, Chris Smith and his girlfriend Petara Cordero pulled over to side of I-90 West in Cleveland around 2:00 am. While ir vehicle hit median due to issue with tire, pair emerged from vehicle unhurt. However, a woman in a Mazda hit passenger side of car and struck Chris Smith’s girlfriend, according to statement given by Cleveland Police to CNN. Cordero was n taken to a hospital after accident, where she was prounced dead.

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