Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett is expected to find out the decision on his appeal on Thursday according to a source close to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk.

Garrett and the NFL Players Association made their case to hearing officer James Thrash on Wednesday to try and get the suspension reduced.

“A source with knowledge of the situation confirms that Garrett’s case hinges on a comparison to the Antonio Smith helmet-swinging (but not connecting) incident of 2013. The league suspended Smith for two preseason games and one regular-season game for that infraction,” said Florio.

Garrett also made the argument that an indefinite suspension is not allowed for conduct that happens on the field. According to the source, Garrett isn't fighting as hard to get the suspension reduced so he can return this season; instead he wants a specific end date, rather than the suspension being indefinite.

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There is still a chance that the suspension could be reduced, and he could return this season, but it's highly unlikely because of what happened on the field.

Garrett was suspended after he swung and hit Mason Rudolph in the head with his helmet. Rudolph said on Wednesday he regrets his role in the brawl, and has no ill will towards Garrett.

“I should've done a better job handling that situation,” Rudolph said via ESPN. “I have no ill will towards Myles Garrett. Great respect for his ability as a player. And I know that if Myles could go back, he would handle the situation differently.

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