Browns’ Garrett focused on Big Ben, not Rudolph

We just couldn’t let this stuff go …

Myles Garrett‘ s first chance to clear the air on a football field with the Steelers’

Rudolph comes Sunday at Heinz Field, writes

Marla Ridenour the Akron Beacon Journal.

But the

Browns Pro

Bowl defensive end said Friday he hasn’t thought about of whether he’ll approach Rudolph during warmups as the two face each other for the first time since Nov. 14, when Garrett hit the quarterback over the head with his own helmet in the waning seconds of a Browns’ home victory.

Garrett drew a six-game suspension for the incident that sparked a melee, ending his season.

“Haven’t thought about it. Focused on how

I’m going to get to Ben,” Garrett said in regards to Steelers starting quarterback

Roethlisberger during a Zoom call. “I’ll cross that bridge when I come to it, whether that’s down the road or whenever we see each other.

I’m focused on the game plan and getting a win and that comes secondary.”

Rudolph has not played this year as he backs up Roethlisberger.

Only 5,500 fans will be allowed in Heinz

Field due to COVID-19 protocols, but Garrett knows he and his teammates won’t be welcomed.

“We’re the Browns, I expect to get booed, especially if there’s any fans in the stadium,” he said.

The Steelers are 4-0 for the first time since 1979, the Browns off to a 4-1 start for the first time since 1994. The Browns haven’t won in

Pittsburgh in 16 years, so the rivalry carries rare significance.

Garrett is well aware of what a victory for the Browns would mean.

Ben

“It can definitely energize the fans here and the franchise, seeing they’re a team that’s ranked ahead of us in the AFC and in most rankings,” Garrett said. “If we get a win there, most people would give us some respect this year as a legit team across the league.”