This archive report was first published on 15 November 2019.
Published on November 15, 2019, a brawl between the Cleveland Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers late in their game led to three ejections and calls for the N.F.L. to suspend Browns defensive end Myles Garrett.
Garrett pulled off the helmet of Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph and then swung it at his head, sparking outrage from players and fans alike.
After the game, Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield called the attack 'inexcusable' and said of Garrett, 'The reality is he's going to get suspended.'
The brawl began with eight seconds remaining in Cleveland's 21-7 victory over the Steelers, after Rudolph completed a pass and was wrapped up by Garrett.
Garrett was fined $52,639 for three personal fouls in the first month of the season and can expect a strong response from the N.F.L. following the incident.
Garrett said he would talk to his teammates on Friday and added, 'I hurt my whole team.'
Browns Coach Freddie Kitchens said he was embarrassed by the incident and could not predict what punishment the league might hand down.
