Was Tom Brady Responsible for Controversial Star Antonio Brown’s Sudden Exit?

Antonio Brown had a terrific career in the NFL before he took a controversial exit. The disgraced former NFL star was once a force to reckon with in his prime years. AB as he’s popularly called by his doting fanbase, played during most of his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Over the 8 years he was with the Steelers, AB performed to the best of his abilities. He won many accolades and showed the world his capabilities. However, a rocky relationship with 7x Super Bowl winner Tom Brady may have cost him his entire football career.

However, it was during the latter half of his career that the controversial but talented WR probably became part of some dirty politics. AB was labeled the culprit and was even made the scapegoat of a bigger problem. It was during his tenure with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers when the axing came into effect. The Albany Empire co-owner was unceremoniously booted off the side and possibly forced into retirement.

Dissecting the rocky relationship between Tom Brady and Antonio Brown

Before things went sour between Tom Brady and Antonio Brown. The duo were thick mates and spent a lot of time hanging out together. They had a friendly relationship, and Brown even lived with Brady for a while. In the successful 2020/21 season the Bucs won the SB title. But in the middle of all the celebrations, there lay chaos.

Now, as per the 7X Pro-Bowler, it was the same time when Brown’s contract with the Bucs was coming to an end. When he reached for a negotiation with the Bucs’ management and possibly asked for an extension, the issues and fallouts erupted. Brown holds the view that it was Brady who called his agent and probably chucked him out of the side. He spoke in detail about this episode on the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast.

Antonio relives the conversation leading to his axing

Brown was miffed when the 7X SB champion called his agent and cursed him outside. In the podcast, he said “After we get the ring in [2020], the next year, I’m the last guy that signed, “My agent, Ed Wasielewski, is getting called, cursed out by Tom Brady over ‘Why is he pushing back for the contract for scraps?”

The Central Michigan collegiate was crestfallen. He nearly broke down as he explained his situation. When he called upon the side to bolster the offenses, to help in getting an SB title, and with Brady guiding AB to meet the best agents. It was as if AB was cheated on as the same guy was now cursing him out for scraps regarding a contract. However, things didn’t end here. Nearly two more months of drama followed as Brown finally ended up signing a one-year deal in mid-2021.

The deal was only worth $3.1 million and Brown had to compensate with other stalwarts and possibly some of “Brady’s friends.” It made Brown further negative about the NFL GOAT and his last season was filled with animosity. One that made him actually question his friendship with Brady.

AB’s friendship with Brady – An agenda-driven one

The former WR compiled over 12,500 total yards in his playing career and nearly 900+ receptions. AB was never to back down and then started throwing the QB under the bus for ruining his career. Starting with the allegations that Brady caused him an ankle injury. Things were turning sour between the duo. When the 15X Pro-Bowler went to see his family in the middle of the training camp, AB was quick to point out that the stalwart was receiving special attention.

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It was then the disgraced star discussed the much-discussed last game with the Bucs. After the pent-up frustration built with the so-called Tom Brady, he revealed the uncharacteristic shirtless storming off the pitch in his last-ever appearance for the Buccaneers. Brown recalled that the incident took place against the Jets and with the Bucs reeling with 14 points. It was time for AB to call it quits and head towards the locker room. Tampa Bay soon took evasive action They decided not to continue with the player and subsequently released him. Now as he moves in a different direction in life, the jersey no. 81 described the relationship with a unique flavor.

AB comes across as a nonchalant player who loves living life and partying. However, the relationship with Brady has still left him looking for answers. Today, he regards the past friendship as only concerned with football. He did put it forward that he’s moved on from all the wrongdoings by pretending to be a friend. However, he’ll never forget how the former QB forced the WR to play through an ankle injury and set up targets for him.

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