Browns defensive tackle Shelby Harris spoke out against 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings.
The Cleveland Browns fell to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, 26-8, but it wasn't without controversy.
"I see why he got punched in the nuts," Browns defensive tackle Shelby Harris said after the game. "He says some things that you should not say to another man. Ever. But I don't respect it because you say it and then go run behind your offensive line. That's some real soft s--t, and I want that known. I see exactly why they punched your nuts and I'm surprised nobody's punched him in the jaw yet."
Carolina Panthers safety Tre'von Moehrig was suspended for one game after hitting Jennings in the groin in a Monday night matchup against the 49ers.
Jennings' trash talk on the field is causing some drama, but he did play well against Cleveland. He had four receptions for 39 yards and a touchdown in San Francisco's victory.
Harris may be upset with how Jennings talks on the field, but it won't culminate in a bigger moment, as the Browns will not face the 49ers again this season.
Cleveland will now shift their focus to next week's matchup against the Tennessee Titans. It's a winnable game for the Browns as the Titans hold the worst record in the league at 1-11.
It will be a matchup of two rookie quarterbacks, as Shedeur Sanders will start again. Sanders played well in the loss, completing 16 of 25 passes for 149 yards, a touchdown, and no interceptions.
While the Browns aren't making a playoff push, these are important games down the stretch. Cleveland will continue to develop their young talent.
However, the key storyline to watch is Myles Garrett closing in on the single-season sack record. Garrett had one sack against San Francisco, which puts him at 19 on the season, just 3.5 sacks behind Michael Strahan and T.J. Watt, who hold the record at 22.5 sacks.
Garrett is the favorite to win the Defensive Player of the Year award, and setting the record would solidify his name in NFL history.
Harris and Jennings may not get along, but it shouldn't have any lingering effects for the remainder of the season for the Browns.