The Cleveland Browns are defending their players and filing a lawsuit against the NFL for condoning racist slurs after Myles Garrett attempted to block Joe Burrow. But what Joe said to the Browns player was caught on camera saying “F*cking Bl@ck Boy, stinking trash” to Myles Garrett . The NFL community is outraged.
The NFL is facing yet another storm as tensions erupted following a heated matchup between the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals. Sources confirm that Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett attempted a block on Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, sparking a highly controversial exchange captured on live camera.
According to video evidence, Joe Burrow allegedly directed a racial slur toward Garrett, saying:
“Fcking Bl@ck Boy, stinking trash.”*
The clip quickly went viral, sending shockwaves through the NFL community. Fans, analysts, and former players are expressing outrage at the conduct, highlighting concerns over professionalism, accountability, and race in the league.
In response, the Cleveland Browns organization announced they are defending their players and preparing to file a formal lawsuit against the NFL, accusing the league of failing to enforce its own policies against racist language.
A statement from the Browns reads:
“We will not stand by while our players are subjected to racial abuse on the field. The NFL has a responsibility to protect its athletes and enforce fair play, not condone behavior that undermines equality and respect.”
The Bengals and Burrow have yet to release an official response, but sources indicate that the team is reviewing internal disciplinary measures.
The incident has ignited a wider conversation about race, accountability, and player conduct in professional sports, with fans divided and media outlets scrambling to cover the fallout.