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Stephen A.: 'Ain't no way the Steelers are losing to the Browns!' (1:38)

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The Cleveland Browns sent Jadeveon Clowney home before Friday's practice after he made comments about the team's defense.

He was frustrated. We're not winning and we've been frustrated. I wish we talked about this man. He should have handled it differently.

On Thursday, Clowney told Cleveland.com that he was almost certain that he wouldn't be re-signing with the team because he believed they had favored Garrett over him.

Clowney said that you're all trying to getGarrett into the Hall of Fame instead of winning games. I don't believe thatGarrett notices. I'm not saying it's him. I play with a lot of people. We don't have any problems. It's B.S. and I don't have time for it.

Clowney said that it was time for him to get his exit slip because he wasn't one of the Cleveland guys.

The coach wouldn't say if he would sit Clowney for the final game of the season.

"I'm not going to get into my discussions with any of our players during the course of the season," said the coach. All of us are human. We all have things that come up throughout the season, but I am not going to get into the details of this one.

Clowney refused to play on first or second down at one point this season, according to Kiffin. Clowney initially told Kiffin that he wouldn't be able to play on non-third downs because of an injury. Clowney was not happy with the way the team planned to use him.

They want to move me when we are in the game. I don't want to do that. I am older. I did what I was supposed to do. Clowney told Cleveland.com that he did not have time for that. My money has been made. I'm doing this because I love the game, but keep doing things that make me dislike it.

Clowney entered the game on Cincinnati's second possession and did not play on the opening series.

He didn't know that Clowney wouldn't play on first or second down against Baltimore until after the game.

"I assumed he had been injured," said the man. I assumed something was keeping him back.

Two weeks ago the Cleveland Browns were eliminated from the playoffs.

Clowney has only two sacks this year after he racked up nine with the Cleveland. He missed four games with injuries.

Clowney is a free agent again this year after signing back-to-back one-year deals with the Cleveland.

He has a team-high 15 sacks and was named to the Pro Bowl for the fourth time.

The rate of double-teams faced byGarrett was the highest in the league. He's second in pass rush win rate, behind Clowney, who has a pass rush win rate of 16.5%.

It's hard to say that I'm getting the most favorable opponent. I have done something that speaks for itself. They are going to place me in positions to make plays. I'm going to get double-teamed in those places. I'm moving all over the line. Cowardy has also moved. We're both looking forward to a favorable match up. At least that's what I see. I would have liked to have talked about it.

He didn't take the comments personally, and his relationship with Clowney had always been "cordial".

When asked if he would welcome Clowney back, he said he wanted volunteers, not hostages, on the team.

If you feel like no one believes in you here, then you should go somewhere where you feel appreciated.