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NFL: Crucial flag in first half of Steelers-Browns tie was incorrect

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett shouldn't have been called for roughing the passer in the second quarter of Sunday's 21-21 tie with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the NFL's senior vice president for officiating said Monday.

Garrettt wrapped up Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for a third-down incompletion and was called for a personal foul. On the next play, Steelers running back James Conner ran in for a touchdown and a 6-0 Steelers lead.

Al Riveron, the NFL's senior vice president of officiating, told NFL.com that the official erred in calling the penalty on Garrett.