Brown took off his shoulder pads and jersey, crossed the end zone, and made his way to the locker room in the middle of Sunday’s game against the New York Jets; NFL Network reported on Monday that Brown refused to re-enter the game because he felt he was not healthy enough to play
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians says he has no idea what caused long-range receiver Antonio Brown to suddenly leave the field during Sunday’s third quarter against the New York Jets.
Arians said Fox sports after the game, that Brown refused his request to resume play in the second half. The Tampa Bay head coach added that Brown is “no longer Buck,” and the 33-year-old has not taken the team home.
When asked again on Monday about what caused the incident, Arians said, “You need to ask him, brother. I have no idea”.
Brown has treated an ankle injury and hasn’t trained on Thursday and Friday, but Arians said the team doesn’t mind how forking helped him rehabilitate during the week.
“Not. Actually, it was cleaned up last week, played well. It is allowed to play this week, ”said Arians.
Arians did not discuss his conversation on the sidelines with Brown, but he shared with reporters that he is not indifferent to the wide receiver.
“It was very difficult,” said Arians. “I wish him all the best. If he needs help, I hope he gets it. It’s very hard. Because I care about him. “
MetLife Stadium Security said ESPN that initially they thought Brown was a fan who jumped on the field.
Athletic said Brown corrected his ankle in training last week, a decision made during Sunday’s game.
