Tomlin Defends QB Mason Rudolph

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin defended quarterback Mason Rudolph Monday after the Cleveland Browns’  Myles Garrett last week repeated his claim that Rudolph called him a “stupid n-word” before Garrett ripped off Rudolph's helmet and hit him in the head with it during a November game. Tomlin said on ESPN, “I took offense to it . . . I think his reputation needs to be defended and defended aggressively.” The NFL said there was “no such evidence” for Garrett’s claim.