Cleveland Browns News: Chris Smith looking for NFL comeback
By Randy Gurzi
The Daily Dawg Tags bring you all the Cleveland Browns news you need to know, including former defensive end Chris Smith looking for an NFL comeback
Last season, Chris Smith faced an unbelievable tragedy. The Cleveland Browns reserve defensive end lost his girlfriend to a tragic accident shortly after the couple welcomed their first child.
Smith was later released by the Browns, a decision they said was incredibly tough to make. Now, Smith is ready to come back after not returning to the field in 2019 following his release.
His story about trying to return to the field highlights today’s Daily Dawg Tags.
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Source: Ex-Browns DE Chris Smith eyes NFL comeback after girlfriend’s death — Jake Trotter, ESPN
"“Former Cleveland Browns defensive end Chris Smith, whose girlfriend was killed in a traffic accident last September, is making a comeback and is looking to sign with an NFL team, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.Smith is feeling better and ready to resume his career, the source said.”"
It’s hard to root for someone more than Smith at this moment. There’s no way to understand how hard last year must have been for him but we can only hope he can get back to doing what he loves.
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The traffic stop was interesting but to even question whether or not there was ‘special treatment’ seems to be a stretch.
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