The Buccaneers released Antonio Brown earlier this week just days after taking off his pads and leaving the team mid-game on Sunday, but it was not as immediate as fans expected.
Coach Bruce Arians said his press conference on Sunday, “He is no longer a Buc, alright? That’s the end of the story.” However, the wide receiver was not released until four days later, leaving many wondering why.
According to NFL Network, Tampa Bay wanted Brown to get mental health treatment and therapy. Brown went on to target Tom Brady, Arians and Brady’s trainer, Alex Guerrero, in a number of social media posts, and he was subsequently released on Thursday.