Browns wide receiver Kenny Britt trash-talking the Rams

Former LA Rams WR Kenny Britt Calls WR Tavon Austin Homophobic Slur, Says He Feels “Betrayed”
Kenny Britt took to Instagram last night to voice some opinions.

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ate last evening, former Los Angeles Rams WR Kenny Britt took to a live Instagram post in which he spoke disparagingly of former teammate WR Tavon Austin, calling him a “fag” and saying he felt “betrayed” by the Rams for not re-signing him.

The live post was not recorded. TST has spoken to numerous independent sources to confirm Britt’s comments. Multiple sources suggested Britt appeared intoxicated during the video.

Britt said that the betrayal was due to the Rams signing Austin to a long-term deal, something he suggested wasn’t warranted for an “average” wide receiver. After using the homophobic slur toward Austin, he casually remarked, “Whatever. I don’t know him anymore.”

Perhaps ironically, Britt has a brother who is homosexual. The two featured on E!’s Hollywood and Football, a six-episode show focusing on various Rams and their wives. The show has not been renewed after dismal ratings.

Britt also mentioned new Rams Head Coach Sean McVay, suggesting, “Nobody knows who he is.”

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t’s hardly a good look for Britt. To clap back at your previous employer and former teammates is petty and beyond unprofessional. To use a homophobic slur in general let alone in reference to a former colleague is pathetic.

There’s plenty to consider here, both in terms of how central Britt was to Fisher’s tenure as head coach, his approach to developing the offensive roster and the culture that festered under his watch. It’s no surprise that Britt’s outburst followed Fisher’s departure. Britt’s off-field peccadilloes have occurred outside Fisher’s oversight. Britt has been arrested twice since being drafted, both occurring while Britt was a Titan after Fisher had been fired. Britt’s tenure in St. Louis and Los Angeles was unremarkable off the field, save for a sex tape with his wife he posted to Instagram in 2014.

You also have to question the wisdom of the Rams to allow Britt to participate in a reality show given his priors as well as his mercurial personality. I’d like to think this is hardly the image they want to present as an ambassador of the NFL and their hometown, especially given that they’ve been in LA barely more than a year.

Nonetheless, it’s a sad turn of events in the offseason. Here’s hoping Britt gains some maturity and wisdom from the episode.

I’m not holding my breath, though.

JackPMiller wrote:

zn wrote:

JackPMiller wrote:

I’m not sure that sounds like trash talking to me.I bet he … is upset that Tavon is getting paid more. I other words, Britt may be jealous of Austin, and his big contract. Just my guess.

And saying that out loud….is, trash talking.

joemad wrote:

Not cool to make it public

Agreed.

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Still not trash talking to me. Just someone that is upset and jealous that is making it known. Again, THAT IS NOT TRASH TALKING.

We;re probably just using the phrase “trash talking” differently.

To me it means that regardless of the reason, he was openly insulting former teammates.