The Battle of Ohio is getting an offseason showdown this year … ’cause the Cincinnati Bengals just went after the Cleveland Browns over their white throwback helmets — claiming they’re a blatant rip-off!!
The Browns announced the bold new look on Tuesday … revealing players will rock non-orange helmets for several games this season — something the franchise hasn’t done in more than 70 years.
While famous Browns supporters like LeBron James praised the clean combo, the Bengals — who rocked alternate white domes last season — were far from thrilled … calling out the team for jacking their swag.
The Bengals shared old footage of team owner Mike Brown discussing the two teams’ similar jerseys and colors back in the day … saying former Browns honcho Art Modell believed Cincy “ripped off” Cleveland’s look.
In other words, the Bengals think the roles have been reversed.
Oooo what a cool video I just found! pic.twitter.com/YcJg4rK2pi
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) July 18, 2023
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The Browns clapped back with their own tweet … pointing out the fact the team rocked white helmets from 1946-51 — way before the Bengals even existed.
The two teams face off in Week 1 … so they can settle the beef on the field.