Antonio Brown Says Saints Exercise Was ‘A Publicity Stunt’
Antonio Brown continues to make information, however not for the explanations he needs.
In an Instagram video shared by ESPN he known as his exercise with the New Orleans Saints a “publicity stunt.” Brown additionally mentioned “I am simply gonna preserve competing to be the distinction.”
The New Orleans Saints introduced Brown in for a exercise final Friday (December 27th). They have been the primary crew to take action since his launch by the New England Patriots in September.
“We’re doing our homework,” Payton mentioned after the Saints introduced in six receivers for the exercise. “There could be plenty of gamers that we have signed or drafted over time previous — some which have labored out, some that have not. The method is one thing that we take significantly and it is vital relative to the make-up of the crew.”
It’s unknown what Brown’s eligibility could be if he have been signed by a crew. He’s awaiting a call from the NFL on investigations into allegations of sexual assault levied at him.
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His ambiguous taking part in standing is probably going why no crew has signed him as there isn’t a clear upside for this NFL season, whose playoffs are set to start on Saturday (December four).
Within the Instagram video Brown is seen partaking in some sort of cardio exercise. Perhaps on a treadmill or comparable system.
“I actually am at peace. I simply do not like the dearth of respect on the planet,” Brown mentioned within the video, which he filmed whereas figuring out on an train machine. “Everybody has deadlines, however I assume the NFL do not have a deadline for me. So I respect [Saints coach] Sean Payton and them guys for supporting me to convey me out to work out. However I feel it was a publicity stunt for them.”
“However it’s what it’s. … I am not gonna make excuses. I am simply gonna preserve competing to be the distinction, ‘cuz I do know I am the distinction.”
It doesn’t seem that Brown shall be signed by the Saints or another NFL crew this season.
All he can do now could be wait on phrase from the NFL on the findings of their investigation.