The wife of Cleveland Browns offensive lineman Wyatt Teller fired back after fans criticized her outfit in a video posted to the team’s social media feed.
The Browns posted a video celebrating Teller’s nomination as the team’s Salute to Service nominee for his dedication to supporting veterans and service members. His wife, Carly, surprised him at the facility, as well as his two children. Teller’s dad served as a reserve for both the Marines and US Army, per a press release from the Browns.
“It’s a special moment,” Teller said. “In a way, I feel like I’m honoring my dad and everything he stood for. I’m proud to represent the Browns and to continue supporting the men and women who serve our country.”
It was a heartwarming behind-the-scenes video of a Browns player spending time with his family. However, some fans quickly shifted the conversation, taking aim at Carly Teller’s outfit choice.
“I’m sure you are a great person and lovely family. Next time you go to your husband’s workplace full of virile athletes, please wear a bra and not a see-through top,” a fan said. “Looks unprofessional and that’s not the place.”
Carly Teller had the perfect response.
“Next time you go to comment about my nipples on the internet, please don’t,” she responded. “Looks gross and that’s not the place.”
Teller was a popular name at the trade deadline. He’s a three-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro selection in the final year of his deal, which could have been an attractive trade piece for a contender.
However, Teller stayed put in Cleveland — where he intends to stay long term and bring a winning culture back to the Browns.
“I don’t want to tuck tail and leave because I feel like a couple years ago we were that close to being in the AFC Championship,” Teller said earlier this month. “That’s just mindboggling for any Cleveland Browns fan. Because it’s just been since the ’80s since we’ve done it. We used to do it consistently, so how can we bring that culture back that goes to the playoffs, that has a winning team, that it’s not the same old Cleveland Browns?
“And I feel like we were right there and then just kind of took a step back. But I’m not blind to the fact that we’re right there. And again, as bad as the season is viewed or perceived, we’re like two or three plays away from a lot different season. Now how can we be more consistent and win, and that’s what good teams do late.”
An extension for Teller with the Browns does not appear imminent. But it is likely something the team will discuss this offseason, given the uncertainty around the future of their offensive line.
Veteran guard Joel Bitonio, now 34, is in the final year of his contract and could retire after a dozen seasons in Cleveland. Center Ethan Pocic is also playing on an expiring deal, and both tackle spots have been marked by inconsistency, adding to the Browns’ long-term uncertainty up front.
With Teller remaining in Cleveland at the trade deadline, a new deal could be on the horizon for the three-time Pro Bowler, per Zac Jackson of The Athletic.
“Given the state of the offensive line, getting a new deal done for Wyatt Teller figures to be a priority either later this season or in early 2026,” Jackson reported earlier this month.
Teller and the Browns will look to turn things around on Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens in front of a home crowd.
Jaire Alexander’s abrupt retirement, announced just over a week after his arrival in Philadelphia, came as a bit of a surprise.
The Eagles had hoped Alexander would be a solid midseason acquisition, but that plan pretty much ended before it began. Alexander never played a snap, and he was subsequently placed on the team’s reserved/retired list.
The Eagles will be getting some reinforcements at corner soon, though, as they’ve activated Jakorian Bennett from injured reserve. Bennett has been sidelined since September with a pectoral injury, and his return should give Philadelphia more options in the secondary.
Acquired from Las Vegas in an August trade, Bennett played only three games before his injury. It’ll be interesting to see what type of role he has now that he’s returning to action.
With Quinyon Mitchell established as the team’s top outside corner, the opposite side has been more fluid. Adoree’ Jackson has started four games on the outside, and Kelee Ringo has rotated in at times, as well. Their usage has varied week to week, often depending on how defensive coordinator Vic Fangio decides to use them.
Cooper DeJean has added an unquestioned layer of versatility to the group. When the Eagles begin in base, he has frequently slid outside.
Now, Bennett reenters the competition as the fourth outside option. The depth chart rounds out with Mac McWilliams, who has carved out a nice niche on special teams, and veteran Michael Carter II, who can also play nickel.
“I thought Adoree’ [Jackson] played really well. I think that we were able to watch practice this week — thought Michael Carter did an excellent job this week, starting to get confidence and build confidence in him,” Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said on November 12 (h/t Bleeding Green Nation).
“Was really excited about Jakorian before he got injured, really happy to have him back, and then Kelee [Ringo has] given us really good reps. And obviously, you have Q [Quinyon Mitchell] and Coop [Cooper DeJean] back there as well. So, feel really good about the depth at that [position].”
Before his injury, Bennett played only 24 defensive snaps for Philly. If he can play with a little more consistency, his role could grow over the second half of the season.
The Eagles are fresh from a dominant defensive performance in their 10-7 Monday Night win over the Green Bay Packers.
Through nine games, the Eagles are 7–2, and are allowing 21.3 points per game on defense. Opponents have averaged fewer than 190 passing yards per game against the unit since late October, and their pass rush with new addition Jaelan Phillips has gotten some new life.
Next up, they’ll face another strong team from the NFC North in the 6-3 Detroit Lions, who are currently ranked second in the NFL in points scored (31.4) and sixth in total offense (372.4 yards per game). It’ll be another huge test for Fangio’s defense, and if they can eke out another win, it’ll put Philly in the drivers seat in the NFC.