Brown wrapped this up promptly and he will make the most of this time by treating his ankle injury," Burstyn said. "The NFL made its determination and, instead of going through the drawn out and distracting process of challenging the outcome, Mr. The league's investigation found that Brown brought a fake vaccination card with him to training camp, but shortly after he arrived someone told him having one could get him in trouble, so he made the decision to get vaccinated, sources told Graziano.īrown's attorney, Sean Burstyn, said in a statement that Brown "continues to support the vaccine for any person for whom it is appropriate." "The NFL-NFLPA jointly reinforce their commitment and further emphasize the importance of strict adherence to the protocols to protect the well-being of everyone associated with the NFL," the league and players' union said in a statement. The NFL and NFLPA negotiated the length of the suspension ahead of Thursday's announcement, sources told ESPN's Dan Graziano.Īll three players are now vaccinated and admitted wrongdoing to the league in the investigative process, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Both will be eligible to return to the Buccaneers' lineup for the team's Dec. All three players accepted their discipline and will not appeal, according to the NFL.īrown's and Edwards' suspensions are without pay. A former personal chef of Brown's said earlier this month that the wide receiver had obtained a fake COVID-19 vaccination card over the summer.Īlso suspended for three games were Buccaneers backup safety Mike Edwards and free-agent wide receiver John Franklin III, whom Tampa Bay waived in August. The league and players' union found that Brown was among three players who misrepresented their vaccination statuses.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown has been suspended three games for violating the NFL-NFLPA COVID-19 protocols, the league announced Thursday. Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown suspended 3 games for COVID-19 violation
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