The mess between Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph and Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett continues to fester as the new league year approaches. Garrett continues to assert Rudolph made a racial slur toward Garrett last season and Rudolph continues to deny it.
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin planted his flag on Saturday and firmly in Rudolph’s camp. Tomlin released a statement of support for Rudolph through the team.
I support Mason Rudolph not only because I know him, but also because I was on the field immediately following the altercation with Myles Garrett and subsequently after the game. I interacted with a lot of people in the Cleveland Browns Organization — players and coaches. If Mason said what Myles claimed, it would have come out during the many interactions I had with those in the Browns’ organization in my conversations. I had a lot of expressions of sorrow for what transpired. I received no indication of anything racial or anything of that nature in those interactions.
This is a great vote of confidence from Tomlin and should help anyone who might be unclear about where the team stands on this issue.
