“Mason vehemently denies the report of being accused of using a racial slur during the incident Thursday night in Cleveland,” Steelers spokesman Burt Lauten said in a statement. “He will not discuss this accusation any further and his focus remains on preparation for Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals.”, a lawyer for Rudolph called the allegation “a lie” and “a desperate attempt to mitigate [Garrett’s] suspension.
“The malicious use of this wild and unfounded allegation is an assault on Mason’s integrity which is far worse than the physical assault witnessed on Thursday.”Thursday that Garrett’s suspension has been upheld. Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey’s suspension for his role in the brawl was reduced from three games to two.
Rudolph, who was not suspended for his role in the incident, told reporters Wednesday he said nothing to provoke the attack by Garrett.Cleveland coach Freddie Kitchens said he supports Garrett “in every way possible” but did not comment when asked if Garrett told Kitchens about the slur in the aftermath of the fight.
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