TAMPA, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 08: Antonio Brown #81 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium on November 08, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
The NFL has suspended Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown for misrepresenting their COVID-19 vaccination status. Last month Brown was accused of buying a fake vaccination card.
Safety Mike Edwards and John Franklin III, a free agent have also been suspended.
Both Brown and Edwards will be out for three games without pay. If Franklin III signs with a team, his punishment will then be enforced.
After news of the suspensions broke, the Bucs released this statement:
https://twitter.com/Buccaneers/status/1466516272049364992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1466516272049364992%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nbcsports.com%2Fchicago%2Fbuccaneers%2Fantonio-brown-mike-edwards-suspended-three-games-misrepresenting-vaccine-status%3Fcid%3DYahoopartner%3Dya4nbcs
SOURCE: NBC2
