Browns assistant GM Catherine Hickman faces backlash for ripped sweatshirt at press conference

Cleveland Browns assistant general manager Catherine Hickman drew criticism Wednesday for wearing a ripped sweatshirt reading "Los Angeles Made Me Do It" to a preseason press conference in Ohio, sparking backlash on social media. The outfit drew scrutiny because the Browns traded star pass rusher Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams this offseason. Critics on X questioned the franchise's self-awareness, with one post referencing the attire generating over 1.2 million views by Thursday morning. Hickman, a Montreal native with no prior ties to Los Angeles teams, joined the Browns in 2022 and could become the NFL's first female general manager. The team faces a challenging 2026 season with quarterback Deshaun Watson starting amid fan backlash.