Report: Antonio Brown Will Play On Monday
No one knows where this story will end up, but as of now, he's back
It’s been a true roller coaster ride for Antonio Brown and the Oakland Raiders over the last few days.
In a shocking turn of events, AB went from playing, to not playing, to possibly suspended, to possibly cut to possibly playing to definitely playing all within about 24 hours.
Antonio Brown is playing Monday
— Vic Tafur (@VicTafur) September 6, 2019
As you probably expected, Jon Gruden couldn’t be any happier.
"We're happy to have him back."
— Oakland Raiders (@Raiders) September 6, 2019
Coach Gruden briefly addressed Antonio Brown's status on Friday. pic.twitter.com/RHtEuIGSnM
The change of heart apparently came after Brown issued an apology to his teammates on Friday morning.
Source: #Raiders WR Antonio Brown just issued “an emotional apology” at a team meeting this morning, just now, “with team captains standing with him.”
— ig: josinaanderson (@JosinaAnderson) September 6, 2019
Further, the report of a scuffle between Brown and Raiders GM Mike Mayock might have been exaggerated.
Antonio Brown told me there was never a scuffle at practice. He said he did not use the word “cracker” and would never use that word...Everything has been blown out of proportion”
— Dianna (@diannaESPN) September 6, 2019
“I spoke with Mike Mayock 1-on-1, man-to-man.”
#Raiders
Brown spoke briefly in front of the media as well.
#Raiders WR Antonio Brown “I’m excited to be out here with my team. I apologized to my teammates. Enough talk.” @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/N6otdQx9FT
— MJ Acosta (@MJAcostaTV) September 6, 2019
Most importantly, he re-followed the Raiders on Insta.
BREAKING: Antonio Brown has refollowed the Raiders on Instagram. pic.twitter.com/7fv021mcsw
— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) September 6, 2019
No one knows what the future holds, but as of Friday afternoon, we have the Broncos as 4-point favorites in our NFL model (compared to the consensus line that lists them as 1-point favorites).
On Thursday morning, the Raiders called Antonio Brown and told him not to come to work.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 6, 2019
On Friday, they said he would play in Monday Night's opener vs. the Denver Broncos.
Knock on wood if anyone knows what's next.
It will be fascinating to see how this all turns out and Week 1 will be an indication of the impact that Brown can have on the field. Check out the “Games” tab for updated betting info for this contest and every other one on the slate.
