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Browns’ Chris Smith explains decision to play after girlfriend’s death

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Cleveland Browns defensive end Chris Smith is making the difficult decision to play just five days after his girlfriend was killed.

Petara Cordero, Smith’s girlfriend and mother of his child, was killed on Sept. 11 after being struck by a car. Smith opted to make himself available for Monday night’s game against the New York Jets, stating that it’s what his girlfriend would have wanted him to do.

Everything about this is incredibly heartbreaking, but it’s a safe bet that Smith will be extra inspired in Monday’s game. The 27-year-old isn’t a regular starter, but has collected 8.5 NFL sacks over parts of five seasons.

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