The Cleveland Browns announced Monday morning they waived safety Jermaine Whitehead after he posted several threatening messages to social media Sunday following the Browns’ loss to the Broncos.
Whitehead, 26, was criticized for his performance by several people on Twitter, including Browns radio analyst Dustin Fox, who said, “Whiteheads effort tackling today is a joke.” Whitehead responded with, “Come get it in blood b—h made ass lil boy. I’m out there with a broke hand.. don’t get smoked f–k ass cracker.”
In response to another Twitter user, Whitehead wrote, “Imma kill you b—h.. that’s on blood.” Twitter suspended Whitehead’s account before the safety left the locker room Sunday.
He also responded to a tweet asking for “a time and a place” to meet him with the address for the Browns’ practice facility. “80 Lou Groza Blvd Berea Ohio 44017 Any f–kin day of the week??? CRACKER.”
The Browns put out a statement Sunday night, about 11 hours before cutting ties with Whitehead, who also lashed out at critics on Instagram.
“Jermaine Whitehead’s social media posts following today’s game were totally unacceptable and highly inappropriate,” a Browns spokesperson said. “We immediately spoke with Jermaine upon learning of these comments. The Browns in no way condone that type of language or behavior. This matter will be further addressed internally.”
Whitehead, who went undrafted in 2015, has one interception in eight games. The Browns claimed him off waivers from the Packers last year.