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Browns' Stefanski Clarifies Jedrick Wills Jr.'s 'Business Decision' Injury Comments

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Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. raised eyebrows earlier this week when he told reporters he "made a business decision" to not play against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 8 due to an injury.

He was promptly benched upon his return in favor of his replacement, Dawand Jones, though Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski defended Wills on Wednesday.

"It was a poor choice of words," he told reporters. "I know the connotation of 'business decision.' That's not how he meant it. He did not feel like he was near 100 percent to help us.