Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians undecided on Antonio Brown’s future: ‘We’ll see how it plays out’
Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians remains uncertain about what to do with the takeover of Antonio Brown.
Brown’s three-game NFL suspension will end after the team’s Week 15 game against the Saints. Brown was suspended December 2 for violating the league’s COVID-19 protocols. An investigation conducted by the NFL and the players’ union found that Brown was one of three Buccaneers players who misrepresented their immunization status. The others were Mike Edwards and the widely received John Franklin III. Follow Tampa Bay Times ‘report, Brown obtained a fake vaccination card over the summer.
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Speaking to reporters after Monday’s practice session, Arians shared his thoughts on the possibility of Brown’s return.
“I haven’t made a decision yet,” he said during his media coverage, according to the Times ‘Rick Stroud. “We’ll see how it plays out.” Arians said the Bucs will discuss the topic further as an organization.
Arians said “we’ll be talking as an organization,” about the return of Antonio Brown and Mike Edwards. “When we know, we’ll let everyone know.”
– Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) December 13, 2021
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Arians have declined to comment on the futures of players within the organization since the suspension was announced. He told reporters about a day after Brown was suspended that “Nothing has been decided yet.”
Brown last played in the Buccaneers’ 28-22 win over the Eagles on October 14. He had 29 catches from 418 yards and four touchdowns for last season. Sprained ankle in Philadelphia. He has missed the last seven Buccaneers games, including suspension. He was suspended ahead of the Buccaneers’ 30-17 win over the Falcons on December 5. Brown will be eligible to return to practice next week before the Buccaneers vs Panthers game on December 26.
The Buccaneers (10-3) lead the AFC South four games as they prepare to host the Saints (6-7) in their fifth main game of the season.
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