Indefinite suspension of Cleveland Browns Black defensive end Myles Garrett upheld and called harsh as claims of racism arise, Garrett saying Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph allegedly made a racial slur at him before he snatched off Rudolph's helmet and hit him on the head with it during the brawl at the Browns-Steelers game, the impetus for his indefinite suspension and fine....By Clevelandurbannews.com and Kathywraycolemanonlinenewsblog.com, Ohio's Black digital news leaders
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CLEVELANDURBANNEWS.COM-CLEVELAND, Ohio-The NFL announced Thursday that NFL appeals hearing officer James Thrash has upheld all discipline leveled against Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett following a brawl at Thursday's game at FirstEnergy Stadium between the Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers, which the Browns won 21-7.
The league upheld Garrett's indefinite suspension from the league and a $45,623 fine, Garrett, 23, and his lawyers saying the punishment is too harsh, and is likely racist since Garrett allegedly reacted following an alleged racial slur not on record.
Opinions vary on Garrett's historic punishment, some saying the sport itself promotes violence and that it is hypocritical to hand the Black NFL ballplayer such a harsh punishment.
While Rudolph, who is White, said he accepts some responsibility for his actions during the brawl, he denies making a racial slur toward Garrett.
Garrett's suspension brings any hopes of playing in the playoffs to a halt, if the Browns reach the playoffs.
With a 4-6 regular season record, the Browns have six more games and would need to win five of those AFC games and compile a 9-7 record in order to advance to the playoffs.
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