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Bucs Issue Statement After Claim Antonio Brown Obtained Fake COVID-19 Vaccine Card

The Buccaneers released a statement on Thursday stating the franchise received completed vaccination cards from all players during the offseason and submitted all necessary information to the NFL.

Tampa Bay's statement comes after Bucs wide receiver Antonio Brown was accused of obtaining a fake COVID-19 vaccination card from his former live-in chef, Steven Ruiz.

"After an extensive educational process conducted throughout our organization this past offseason highlighting the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccines, we received completed vaccination cards from all Tampa Bay Buccaneers players and submitted the required information to the NFL through the established process in accordance with league policy," the statement read.