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Mike Tomlin Responds to Myles Garrett Saying Mason Rudolph Called Him Slur

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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin issued a statement of support for Mason Rudolph in response to Cleveland Browns pass-rusher Myles Garrett's allegation the quarterback called him a racial slur.

Here is Tomlin's official statement released by the Steelers:

"I support Mason Rudolph not only because I know him, but also because I was on that field immediately following the altercation with Myles Garrett, and subsequently after the game. I interacted with a lot of people in the Cleveland Browns organizationu2060—players and coaches. If Mason said what Myles claimed, it would have come out during the many interactions I had with those in the Browns' organization.