The NFL might not believe Myles Garrett, but Freddie Kitchens sure does.

The Cleveland Browns coach responded to the allegations made by his star defensive end that Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph used a racial slur that set off Garrett’s helmet-swinging attack last Thursday.

“I will say this about Myles’ character: if he tells me something, I am going to believe it,” Kitchens said during his Friday media availability.

Kitchens didn’t reveal if Garrett had said anything to him regarding Rudolph’s supposed language during the week, before it was reported as part of his failed appeal to get his indefinite suspension — six regular-season games and any potential 2019 playoff games — reduced.

Garrett seemingly didn’t want news of his claims regarding Rudolph to be made public, but neither he nor Kitchens are using the alleged slur be an excuse for the headgear assault.

“I would not want that to be seen as an excuse for anything that Myles did, and I am pretty sure Myles feels the same way,” Kitchens said.

“Myles Garrett admitted what he did wrong, took full responsibility in everything he has done since Thursday and handled everything properly. With that being said, again, we are moving on to Miami. We have a game this week. We have a game in two days that we are playing against Miami. That is the only thing that concerns us and this football team.”

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