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If anyone took a resolution of starting the year with a bang, it certainly was Antonio Brown. The controversial wide receiver’s conduct against the NY Jets sent shockwaves across the sports world. As shocking as Brown’s actions were, the speculated reasoning behind the actions are getting even weirder.

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Antonio Brown midway storms out of the stadium against the Jets

It’s the third quarter of the match. Your team is trailing. You know you are a key player and have the ability to be a game-changer. What would you do in this situation? Be rearing to go and win the game right? However, controversial’s favorite child Antonio Brown had different plans.

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The notorious WR was rearing to go albeit off the stadium. Yes, you read it right, The former Patriots’ WR removed his pads, his equipment, his jersey and ran off the stadium. Thankfully for the Bucs, Tom Brady came in clutch and won the match in the dying moments of the match.

Bucs WR leaks chat with HC Bruce Arians

Initially, the reason speculated behind Brown’s bizzare antics was pointed to his frustration of not playing the first two quarters. Soon after, the WR shared his side of the story where he revealed how he was forced to play despite nursing an ankle injury.

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Strengthening his side of the story, the WR shared screenshots of chats with HC Bruce Arians dated 30th December. In the conversation, Arians can be seen demanding Brown buck up. In response, Brown informs of his injury to Arians to which Arians replies “We’ll talk it out” 

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What do you make of this latest revelation from Antonio Brown? Is the wide receiver the victim in this situation? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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