Marvin Lewis recalls personal moment with Bengals owner Mike Brown

Former Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis shared an anecdote about a supportive moment with Bengals owner Mike Brown during his tenure. In a recent interview, Lewis recounted a time in 2017 when he was told he might have a blood clot. Brown approached Lewis, expressing concern for his well-being and affirming their friendship beyond the coaching relationship. Lewis highlighted Brown's focus on player health and life after football, contrasting it with his own urgency to return to the field. Lewis coached the Bengals for 16 seasons, securing four AFC North titles but finishing with a postseason record of 0-7.

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