Antonio Brown (left) and Tom Brady.Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty; Lorenzo Bevilaqua/Disney General Entertainment Content via GettyTom Bradysays now-former teammate Antonio Brown deserves compassion and empathy in the wake of his dramatic, mid-game exit from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.The wide receiver, 33, tore off the top half of his uniform, beforesprinting onto the fieldin the middle of the Buccaneers' Week 17 win over the New York Jets in New Jersey. Brown flashed a “peace out” sign to the crowd as he exited through the tunnel.Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians later said during a post-game press conference that Brown is “no longer” a member of the team.Buccaneers quarterbackTom Bradyalso weighed in on the incident, telling reporters “it’s a difficult situation.““Everybody should hopefully do what they can to help him in ways that he really needs it,” said Brady, 44. “We all love him. We care about him deeply. You know, we want to see him be at his best. Unfortunately, it won’t be with our team.“Brady continued, “I think that the most important thing about football are the relationships with your friends and your teammates, and they go beyond the field.““I think everyone should be very compassionate and empathetic toward some very difficult things that are happening,” he said.After the press conference, coach Arians told FOX Sports insider Jay Glazer that he requested Brown enter the game, but the wide receiver refused. The coach then allegedlytold Brown to “get out"before the athlete tore off his jersey and padding and threw them into the stands.When asked if he saw Brown rip off his uniform, Arians said, “Yeah, I did,” adding, “Never seen anything like it in all my years.“Earlier this year, Brady opened up about hisrelationship with Brown, who has been involved in previous incidents with NFL teams and the league, including anexpletive-laced tirade aimed at the organizationin 2019. (In December 2021, the NFLsuspended Brown for three gamesfor allegedly misrepresenting his COVID-19 vaccination status.)“Antonio and I connected right away,” Brady said prior to Super Bowl LV about his first time meeting the receiver, according t WEEI.com. He noted that Brown had “a great love for the game” and had “made incredible strides” in the 12 months leading up to the title game.When the Buccaneers signed Brown,Arians said in October 2020that the athlete deserved a “second chance.”
Antonio Brown (left) and Tom Brady.Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty; Lorenzo Bevilaqua/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty
Tom Bradysays now-former teammate Antonio Brown deserves compassion and empathy in the wake of his dramatic, mid-game exit from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.The wide receiver, 33, tore off the top half of his uniform, beforesprinting onto the fieldin the middle of the Buccaneers' Week 17 win over the New York Jets in New Jersey. Brown flashed a “peace out” sign to the crowd as he exited through the tunnel.Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians later said during a post-game press conference that Brown is “no longer” a member of the team.Buccaneers quarterbackTom Bradyalso weighed in on the incident, telling reporters “it’s a difficult situation.““Everybody should hopefully do what they can to help him in ways that he really needs it,” said Brady, 44. “We all love him. We care about him deeply. You know, we want to see him be at his best. Unfortunately, it won’t be with our team.“Brady continued, “I think that the most important thing about football are the relationships with your friends and your teammates, and they go beyond the field.““I think everyone should be very compassionate and empathetic toward some very difficult things that are happening,” he said.After the press conference, coach Arians told FOX Sports insider Jay Glazer that he requested Brown enter the game, but the wide receiver refused. The coach then allegedlytold Brown to “get out"before the athlete tore off his jersey and padding and threw them into the stands.When asked if he saw Brown rip off his uniform, Arians said, “Yeah, I did,” adding, “Never seen anything like it in all my years.“Earlier this year, Brady opened up about hisrelationship with Brown, who has been involved in previous incidents with NFL teams and the league, including anexpletive-laced tirade aimed at the organizationin 2019. (In December 2021, the NFLsuspended Brown for three gamesfor allegedly misrepresenting his COVID-19 vaccination status.)“Antonio and I connected right away,” Brady said prior to Super Bowl LV about his first time meeting the receiver, according t WEEI.com. He noted that Brown had “a great love for the game” and had “made incredible strides” in the 12 months leading up to the title game.When the Buccaneers signed Brown,Arians said in October 2020that the athlete deserved a “second chance.”
Tom Bradysays now-former teammate Antonio Brown deserves compassion and empathy in the wake of his dramatic, mid-game exit from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.
The wide receiver, 33, tore off the top half of his uniform, beforesprinting onto the fieldin the middle of the Buccaneers' Week 17 win over the New York Jets in New Jersey. Brown flashed a “peace out” sign to the crowd as he exited through the tunnel.
Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians later said during a post-game press conference that Brown is “no longer” a member of the team.
Buccaneers quarterbackTom Bradyalso weighed in on the incident, telling reporters “it’s a difficult situation.”
“Everybody should hopefully do what they can to help him in ways that he really needs it,” said Brady, 44. “We all love him. We care about him deeply. You know, we want to see him be at his best. Unfortunately, it won’t be with our team.”
Brady continued, “I think that the most important thing about football are the relationships with your friends and your teammates, and they go beyond the field.”
“I think everyone should be very compassionate and empathetic toward some very difficult things that are happening,” he said.
After the press conference, coach Arians told FOX Sports insider Jay Glazer that he requested Brown enter the game, but the wide receiver refused. The coach then allegedlytold Brown to “get out"before the athlete tore off his jersey and padding and threw them into the stands.
When asked if he saw Brown rip off his uniform, Arians said, “Yeah, I did,” adding, “Never seen anything like it in all my years.”
Earlier this year, Brady opened up about hisrelationship with Brown, who has been involved in previous incidents with NFL teams and the league, including anexpletive-laced tirade aimed at the organizationin 2019. (In December 2021, the NFLsuspended Brown for three gamesfor allegedly misrepresenting his COVID-19 vaccination status.)
“Antonio and I connected right away,” Brady said prior to Super Bowl LV about his first time meeting the receiver, according t WEEI.com. He noted that Brown had “a great love for the game” and had “made incredible strides” in the 12 months leading up to the title game.
When the Buccaneers signed Brown,Arians said in October 2020that the athlete deserved a “second chance.”
source: people.com
