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Chris Smith

Smith, 27, sported some Nike cleats with the words “Stay Strong” written in orange, which he shared on hisInstagram Storyon Monday earlier in the day before the game. He also shared aphotoof Cordero wearing a Browns jersey with the caption “My W H Y … #staystrong❤️”

Cordero had those words tattooed on her chest, and Smith previously revealed that he and several other of their loved ones added the same ink in the wake of her death.

He also shared a photo of their daughterHaven Harris Smithwearing a Browns onesie.

“I play for her tonight. She is my why,” he said.

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chris smith

After news of Cordero’s passing, the Browns management said in a statement that Smith could decide how much time he needed to grieve, and Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens said in apress conferenceThursday, “we just want to support him in any way we can.”

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chris smith

Smith opened up about his loved one’s death over the weekend in anInstagram post.

The Browns defeated the Jets 23-3 in Monday night’s game.

source: people.com