Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett Friday responded to news that the organization had sent Jadeveon Clowney home after publicly criticizing the team.
Clowney told Cleveland.com on Thursday that he would likely be not going back to the Browns next season, adding that he wants to be around people who believe in him.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, No. 8, gets a pass under pressure from Cleveland Browns defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, No. 90, in the first half at M&T Bank Stadium on October 23, 2022, in Baltimore, Maryland.
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“Ninety-five percent sure I’m not coming back,” Clowney told the outlet. “But there’s still that five percent left. You never know what can happen.”
“I just feel like I need to be around someone who believes in me and my abilities,” he continued. “(It can’t) be fair that I believe in myself. I believe in myself more than anyone else.”
Garrett, twice First Team All-Prosaid he wanted teammates who were buying.
“We just want volunteers, not hostages,” Garrett told reporters on Friday.
“I knew he was frustrated,” Garrett said when asked if he knew Clowney was unhappy. “We’ve all been frustrated. We’re not winning. And I know he wants to produce more. Shit, I want to produce more. We all want to do more.”
Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) throws his glove into the stands as he leaves the field after the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2022 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH.
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Clowney criticized the organization in the interview over what he says is Garrett’s preferential treatment.
“You’re all trying to get somebody into the Hall of Fame when all that matters is winning,” he said in the interview. “Everyone came here for a reason, and we can all make plays. I know I am.”
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Garrett disagreed with Clowney’s assessment, adding that his relationship with Clowney had “always been cordial”.
“I think everyone is concerned about winning games,” Garrett said. “I don’t agree with that view of things. I think the guys in our room, and really the guys in the organization, are so focused this season on winning and getting good matchups for everything. the world and how to make sure everyone wins.”
Cleveland Browns’ No. 95 Myles Garrett high-fives teammate Jadeveon Clowney, No. 90, in the third quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on Jan. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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“It’s not just about trying to make myself look good or someone in particular. We’re all trying to find a way to win and we’re all trying to be successful on the pitch. Because everyone tries heading to the playoffs and the Super Bowl.” .”
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The Browns have had a disappointing season, which continues 7-9 in Kevin Stefanski’s third year as head coach.
Stefanski declined to say whether Clowney would appear in Cleveland’s final regular-season game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
“I’m not going to get into my discussions with any of our players throughout the season,” Stefanski said on Friday, according to ESPN. “We’re all human. We all have things that happen throughout the season that we talk about, but I’m not going to go into the details of this one.”
The Browns demoted Clowney to “out” against Pittsburgh on Saturday morning, according to multiple reports.
Clowney is in his second year with the Browns, having played 13 games with two sacks.
Fox News Paulina Dedaj contributed to this report.
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