Browns Scott Fujita says NFL suspension a smear campaign

Cleveland Browns linebacker Scott Fujita had less than kind words after leaving his appeal hearing with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Fujita continued his denial of being involved in  a "bounty program" used by the New Orleans Saints, going so far as to state that this was a "smear campaign".

"You know, throughout this process, it's become increasingly clear to me that just because someone disagrees with the NFL's interpretation of an incredibly flawed investigation, it's assumed that he's lying, and to me, that's a shame," Fujita said. "That's a shame."

Fujita also stated the actions of the NFL were irresponsible, careless and littered with mistakes:

"The NFL has been careless and irresponsible, and they've made mistakes, and at some point, I think they've got to answer some questions about that," said Fujita, who was the only one of the suspended players to speak Monday.

A.J. Hunley--Senior Writer, AFC North
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