As if Cleveland’s season could not get any worse — some rando allegedly broke into FirstEnergy Stadium and took a joyride on the sector simply days earlier than the Browns’ subsequent residence recreation … leading to a bunch of injury.
The incident reportedly went down early Tuesday morning … forcing the Browns’ grounds crew to hurry to restore the grass earlier than Sunday’s matchup towards Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Pictures captured by News Channel 5 present tire marks all through the sector … with a street curler working to enhance the house turf.
Luckily, the workforce advised the outlet the injury is superficial … which suggests there is a good likelihood Sunday’s recreation will go down with none hiccups.
Police imagine the joyride occurred after somebody broke into the stadium and acquired ahold of a golf cart. The entire factor is presently below investigation.
“We are conscious of the incident that occurred early Tuesday morning at FirstEnergy Stadium and have offered the Cleveland Division of Police with all related info,” the workforce mentioned in a press release.
“Based on our inner analysis, there was some superficial injury to the taking part in subject that our grounds upkeep workforce is presently working to restore.”
“We take nice pleasure within the sturdy evaluations and status of our stadium’s taking part in floor, have been in contact with the NFL on the matter and are assured after restore our subject might be prepared for Sunday’s recreation vs. the Tampa Buccaneers.”