In the world of 24-hour sports news, little stories get blown out of proportion and big stories dominate the headlines for weeks on end.
Thursday night’s controversial ending between the Browns and Steelers has talking heads everywhere passionately condemning Myles Garrett’s actions.
The defensive end has been suspended for the remainder of the year after swinging his helmet and striking Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph in the head.
Not everyone is outraged, though, with several players coming to the defense of Garrett as well. One of those players speaking out in support of the star pass-rusher is Falcons linebacker De’Vondre Campbell, who tweeted the following:
Sitting here watching everyone defend that QB like he ain’t start it is sickening. If somebody is holding you to the point where you can’t move and somebody is running up on you you’re going to defend yourself and that’s exactly what Garrett did I would’ve done the same thing.
— De'Vondre Campbell (@Came_Along_Way) November 15, 2019
Head coach Dan Quinn spoke earlier today about the need for his team to stay disciplined in similar circumstances, especially during division games.
Atlanta takes on the Carolina Panthers in Week 11, the second of five straight NFC South matchups.
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