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Watch: NFL star's million-dollar meltdown

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AP,
Publish Date
Mon, 3 Jan 2022, 1:45PM

Watch: NFL star's million-dollar meltdown

Author
AP,
Publish Date
Mon, 3 Jan 2022, 1:45PM

Antonio Brown has been kicked out of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after a bizarre, shirtless exit from the field before Tom Brady coolly led the Bucs on a 93-yard drive in the final minutes for a 28–24 victory over the New York Jets on Monday. 

Coach Bruce Arians said after the game that Brown was off the team. 

"He is no longer a Buc," Arians said. 

Brown's mid-game meltdown came late in the third quarter with Tampa Bay trailing 24–10. 

He appeared animated while talking to teammate Mike Evans when he stripped off his pads, jersey, gloves and T-shirt – tossing the gloves and T-shirt into the stands – and then walked bare-chested down the sideline and into the end zone. 

He then waved to fans as he jogged through the end zone and into the tunnel at MetLife Stadium. 

It appeared to be a show of frustration by Brown, who had three catches for 26 yards. 

The timing of Brown's outburst has proven to be a costly one as he was on the cusp of earning an extra $US1m for three very attainable performance bonuses. He will no longer have a chance to reach those marks for the Bucs. 

Brown was suspended last month for three games for violating the league's Covid-19 protocols. He also has a history of personal conduct issues and bizarre behaviour. 

Brady connected with Cameron Brate on a 4-yard touchdown shortly after Brown's exit, and the QB finished the Bucs' rally with a 33-yard touchdown pass to Cyril Grayson with 15 seconds left. 

- by AP

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