Browns GM Ray Farmer apologizes for 'Textgate' controversy

Cleveland Browns GM Ray Farmer apologized Thursday for his role in the "Textgate" controversy. Farmer could reportedly be punished by the league for his role in

Cleveland Browns GM Ray Farmer apologized Thursday for his role in the "Textgate" controversy.

Farmer could reportedly be punished by the league for his role in the controversy. Members of the Browns front office are accused of illegally sending text messages during games about play-calling to people on the Browns sideline. 

#Browns Farmer: apologized to fans. "It was me. I take full responsibility for myself and my actions. Misplayed the platform.''

— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) February 19, 2015

• Brian Hoyer: Textgate could affect decision to return​

Farmer could be suspended and the Browns could forfeit a pick in this year's draft, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. 

Browns head coach Mike Pettine also addressed the situation on Wednesday. 

• ​Browns 'proud' of Johnny Manziel's decision to enter rehab​

"I'll be honest, I wasn't thrilled about it," Pettine said. "Ray and I have had very clear and open conversations about it. I think as you guys will see tomorrow when you talk to him, he's apologized not just to myself but to other members of the organization."

#http://www.120sports.com/video/v109633560/will-the-browns-draft-a-qb

- Jack Jorgensen