The Browns continue to honor their roots, as the team announced Wednesday that they will induct former linebacker Clay Matthews Jr. into the Ring of Honor.
Matthews enshrinement in Browns lore comes after he failed to earn nomination into the Pro Football Hall of Fame for a third straight year. The legendary linebacker, who spent 16 seasons (1978-1993) with the Browns, will be the first member of the Browns of the currently 16 player Ring of Honor, who’s bust isn’t on display in Canton.
“To me it was a no-brainer,” Browns’ general manager John Dorsey said. “That guy symbolizes everything it means to be a Cleveland Brown.