Late in the third quarter of the Buccaneers' eventual 27–24 win over the Jets, Tampa Bay wide receiver Antonio Brown removed his jersey and shoulder pads and ran shirtless off the field.
NFL Network reported Monday that Brown told the Buccaneers coaching staff that he did not believe his ankle was healthy enough for him to continue playing, prior to his mid-game exit. Per NFL Network, when Buccaneers coaches asked Brown in the to enter the game, Brown told them he did not want to play at risk of further injuring his ankle.
Buccaneers coaches, however, believed Brown was healthy.