During his appeal hearing with the NFL on Wednesday, Browns defensive end Myles Garrett accused Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph of calling him a racial slur before the brawl that broke out in last week's game, according to ESPN's Josina Anderson and Adam Schefter.
Garrett reportedly made the allegation during his initial comments of his hearing in New York City, sources told Anderson and Schefter. The accusation "created an argumentative exchange between both sides about whether the allegation was permissible," reports ESPN.
Appeals officer James Thrash reportedly took notes during the time Garrett made the allegation.