The Myles Garrett-Mason Rudolph saga took another turn on Saturday, with Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and Rudolph's representatives issuing separate statements denying claims by Garrett that the Steelers quarterback called the Browns defensive end a racial slur.
In an interview on ESPN's "Outside the Lines" on Thursday night, Garrett doubled down on his allegation that Rudolph called him the n-word moments before a brawl that took place in Week 11 between the AFC North rivals.
The NFL had suspended Garrett indefinitely for ripping off Rudolph's helmet during the melee and swinging it at him. The league reinstated Garrett on Wednesday.