Browns’ Chris Smith Plays First Game Since Sudden Death of Girlfriend, Reveals New Tattoo

Bilal Powell #29 of the New York Jets carries the ball in front of Chris Smith #50 of the Cleveland Browns during the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sept. 20, 2018. Joe Robbins/Getty Images

Cleveland Browns defensive end Chris Smith played in the first game since the sudden death of his girlfriend, helping his team win against the New York Jets.

Smith, 27, showed reporters after the Sept. 16 game a new tattoo he got on the inside of his forearm that says “stay strong.”