The Browns are a mess despite trying to give off the look of a franchise on the rise. The NFL is investigating whether text messages were sent to the Cleveland Browns’ sideline during games, accordingto Mary Kay Cabot.
NFL confirmed it's looking into http://t.co/pKcwzxPomm report that Browns official texted to sidlines during game. (@PatMcManamon 1st had)
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) January 9, 2015
Texting would be a violation of the NFL’s rules prohibiting electronic communication during games.Though it’s not clear who sent the messages and who received them, a team source said the messages were subject of discussion among some players and coaches late in the season.
Cleveland.com originally reported the text messages were sent and said it was one issue in former offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan leaving the team. He perceived it as interference from the front office regarding coaching decisions.
Though no texts have become public, the messages regarded personnel decisions and play calls, the source said.
The league’s electronic devices rule states:
“Unless specifically permitted by league rules, the use of cellular phones, smartphones, tablet devices, computers, wearable electronic devices such as Google Glass, and other electronic equipment by coaches, players and other club personnel is prohibited in club-controlled areas including, but not limited to, sidelines and coaches’ booths.
