Myles Garrett is Most Likely Done for the Season…. Maybe More.
Myles Garrett may face the worst punishment for an on-field incident in NFL history. The Cleveland Browns Defensive End ripped off the helmet of Steelers’ quarterback Mason Rudolph in last night’s nationally televised game.
After ripping off Rudolph’s helmet, Garrett swung the helmet and hit Rudolph in the top of the head…. with his own helmet! This may be one of the worst things a player has ever done to another player on the football field.
Myles Garrett doing the unthinkable and unimaginable. pic.twitter.com/Y0UXzrCskn
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 15, 2019
Garrett was ejected from the game after the hit. Twitter blew up after the incident. Some say this is the closest thing to a crime we’ve ever seen on a football field. Others say this could be classified as assault. One thing is for certain, we may see some kind of record punishment for Garrett.
Being suspended for the remainder of the season seems likely for Garrett. As well as a hefty fine. I wouldn’t be surprised if we saw the suspension carry over to next season or even a lifelong ban. A lifelong ban doesn’t seem to far-fetched in today’s NFL. The NFL has keyed in on policies a rule changes protecting the players and keeping them safe, especially from head injuries. What Myles Garrett did last night violated those policies and safety measures on every level. What makes this worse is it happened on a nationally televised game. Everyone saw this. After the game Baker Mayfield couldn’t defend Garrett’s actions saying they were “inexcusable.” Garrett commented saying “I lost my cool and I regret it.” He’s going to regret this even more once the punishment starts rolling in.
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