Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam defended general manager Ray Farmer and quarterback Johnny Manziel on Wednesday and denied his franchise is dysfunctional.

Haslam told reporters that Farmer has admitted to sending text messages to coaches during games last season — a violation of NFL rules. The NFL is still investigating, Haslam said.

“I think Ray Farmer knows and has said (to Haslam) that he has made a mistake in sending those texts,” Haslam said. “Ray feels terrible about it. … I don’t think Ray intended to gain any unfair advantage and he’s learned from his mistakes.”

Haslam also said he has not given up on 2014 first-round pick Manziel, who recently checked himself into a rehab center.

“It’s way too early to give up on Johnny,” Haslam said, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. “We certainly haven’t given up on him. Everybody’s been too harsh.”

The combination of Farmer’s interference with coaches and Manziel’s behavior are said to be among the reasons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan resigned after the season and joined the Atlanta Falcons instead.

Haslam dismissed any insinuation that his team is in turmoil, telling reporters, “We work extremely well together.”

The Browns also have been without star receiver Josh Gordon, who after missing 10 games in 2014 on suspensions is now facing a yearlong ban by the NFL.

“We have the responsibility to get the most out of our players and take care of them,” Haslam said. “He’s failed to accept responsibility. At a certain point in time, an individual’s got to do what’s right. We hope he can get his life together.”