Antonio Brown’s rift with the Buccaneers is getting uglier by the day.
On Thursday, the previous Buccaneers wideout took to Twitter and Instagram to share screengrabs of alleged textual content messages he exchanged with Tampa Bay coach Bruce Arians earlier than Brown’s viral exit in Sunday’s Buccaneers-Jets sport at MetLife Stadium.
The pictures of the messages present a dialog between the coach and participant about Brown’s ankle damage he initially suffered in Week 6, and for which he missed 5 video games.
Brown shared a photograph of himself getting therapy from a coach on his proper ankle, allegedly telling Arians he “can’t get to full pace” whereas coping with the damage.
Brown’s reply got here after Arians allegedly texted him on Dec. 30, saying, “That is BA. Make sure that your able to go tomorrow. We ARE NOT resting for the playoffs.”
Brown appeared to attempt to show the purpose that Arians was conscious of his damage. He beforehand claimed Arians instructed him “you’re accomplished” after Brown mentioned he was too injured to play on Sunday.
In a separate message Thursday, Brown alleged that his teammates “knew nothing about [his] talks with coach [Arians] final week.”
“Don’t get it twisted. My brothers have been good to me. From Tom to observe squad, we have been a top-level unit. They've been good to me and knew nothing about my talks with coach final week. The staff mishandled this case. They let me down and, extra importantly, my teammates,” Brown posted Thursday on Twitter.
In a press convention Monday, Arians instructed reporters that Brown didn't inform him in regards to the damage on sport day — and declined to share particulars about “a dialog” he had with Brown earlier than the receiver’s shirtless exit from the sphere.
The Bucs coach additionally mentioned that if a participant has an damage challenge, they go to the coach, and the coach would inform Arians they’re out.
“Well being over Wealth,” Brown tweeted with the alleged messages, including the hashtag, “Barbarian.” He additionally tweeted “Barbarian” earlier than sharing the screengrabs.
Brown then shared a screengrab on his Instagram Story exhibiting an alleged textual content alternate from Dec. 24 with Tom Brady’s longtime coach and TB12 enterprise associate, Alex Guerrero.
He tagged Brady within the submit, claiming Guerrero is “charging me 100k” regardless of “by no means doing the work on me!”
Brown added, “How u even work wit folks like this! That is what I used to be dealing wit.”
Brown printed the messages the morning after he shared a prolonged assertion on social media accusing the Buccaneers of making an attempt to pressure him to play by means of the ankle damage that he mentioned requires surgical procedure.
Brown’s legal professional, Sean Bursytn, mentioned in a press release that he has seen MRI outcomes taken Monday on the receiver’s ankle that confirmed “a chunk of unfastened bone … urgent into his ankle joint and a ligament snapped clear off the bone.”
Bursytn mentioned Brown “wants surgical procedure.” He additionally shut down “false rumors” that Brown’s exit in Sunday’s win towards the Jets is said to “psychological well being points.”
On Sunday, Brown left the Week 17 matchup within the third quarter. Viral movies from the second present him ripping off his shoulder pads on the sideline, earlier than tossing his gloves and shirt into the group at MetLife Stadium. He then ran throughout the tip zone to the locker room whereas pumping his arms within the air.
In a postgame press convention, Arians instructed reporters that Brown “is not a Buc.”
“I want him properly. If he wants assist, I hope he will get some. It’s very exhausting. As a result of I do care about him,” he mentioned. “I care about him a bunch. I hope that he’s OK.”
Brady has additionally repeatedly expressed his assist for Brown.
The Bucs are reportedly having conversations with the NFL to find out the best way to transfer ahead from the Brown scenario.
The NFL has not but addressed Brown’s exit and allegations towards the Buccaneers and Arians. Brown is nonetheless listed as lively on the Buccaneers’ roster.
Tampa will shut out their common season after they host the Panthers on Sunday.
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