Antonio Brown #81 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers appears on in opposition to the New York Jets throughout the sport at MetLife Stadium on Jan. 2, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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Antonio Brown is not a Tampa Bay Buccaneer, says head trainer Bruce Arians, after the extensive receiver left the sphere throughout Sunday’s 28-24 win in opposition to the New York Jets.
Brown got rid of his shoulder pads and jersey, ran around the finish zone and headed to the workforce’s locker room halfway in the course of the 3rd quarter of Sunday’s sport at MetLife Stadium.
The Buccaneers trailed 24-10 on the time and have been using downfield on offence, however Brown was once no longer a few of the gamers within the sport.
Requested about Brown in his post-match information convention, Arians stated: “He’s not a Buc. That is the finish of the tale.”
Consistent with the FOX broadcast, Brown “boiled over” about one thing and may no longer be satisfied to stick with the workforce at the sideline.
Fellow receiver Mike Evans attempted to stay Brown from commencing his shoulder pads, however to no avail.
Brown was once noticed status finally zone, creating a “peace out” gesture to the group, whilst the groups have been enjoying at the different facet of the sphere.
Brown had 3 receptions on 5 goals for 26 yards on the time he left. He has 42 catches for 545 yards and 4 touchdowns in seven video games this season.
The 33-year-old has a path of off-the-field incidents, distractions and criminal hassle courting to the beginning of his profession with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Maximum lately, Brown was once suspended for 3 video games by means of the NFL this season for falsifying a COVID-19 vaccine card.
Brown spent the primary part of the 2020 season suspended for a couple of violations of the NFL’s non-public habits coverage. He grew to become himself in to police in Florida in January 2020 because of fees of battery, housebreaking of an unoccupied conveyance and felony mischief.
He was once launched by means of the New England Patriots after one sport in 2019 because of allegations of sexual misconduct and dangerous textual content messages despatched to his accuser. New England picked up Brown after he was once launched by means of the then-Oakland Raiders sooner than he performed in a sport because of a couple of controversies.