The Facts: According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Browns GM Ray Farmer has been suspended four games and the team was fined $250,000 for Text-Gate.
Diehards Line:Farmer admitted to texting to team personnel during games in violation of the league's electronic device policy. Farmer has not revealed who he texted, but reports have said the texts went to an assistant coach and an unnamed team representative on the sideline and that the texts dealt with in-game strategy and use of personnel. Farmer sent text messages throughout most of the season, a source close to the situation told ESPN.com. The texts took place for multiple games and continued at least until QB Johnny Manziel got his first start in Week 15. Owner Jimmy Haslam said he stands firmly behind Farmer, who has owned up to his mistake, and the Browns will accept the consequences. HC Mike Pettine admitted he was not pleased when the texts began, but he said at last week's league meetings that he and Farmer had talked it through. "We both feel like we're very much on the same page and we're moving forward to make this team better," Pettine said.