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| Former Black Dogs wideout Antonio Brown throws his gloves into the stands at Wembley Stadium during his meltdown Sunday against the London Bakers. |
By R.E. Porter
Associated Web Press
With most of the attention focused on the championship contest between the Sylvan Goats and the Ballers, some NFFA fans may have missed the epic meltdown by Antonio Brown during the third-place game in London between the London Bakers and the East Nashville Black Dogs.
Brown, a starting wide receiver for the Black Dogs, was allegedly upset starting quarterback Justin Herbert was targeting tight end Ron Gronkowski, who finished with seven catches for 115 yards. Brown had three receptions for 26 yards at the time of the incident.
“AB was yelling at Justin,” said one Black Dogs player who spoke on condition of anonymity. “I didn’t catch it all, but at one point he was screaming something about ‘your lover Gronk’ and ‘getting it up the ass later.’”
When Coach Joe Montana told Brown to go back in the game, he refused and began to remove his uniform and gear and chuck them into the stands at Wembley Stadium. Then shirtless, he circled part of the stadium on his way to the locker room, waving and flashing peace signs to the Bakers fans.
After the game, Montana said Brown was no longer with the team, but as of this morning, he was still listed on the East Nashville roster.
When asked about the incident, Herbert said he hoped the media would show some compassion. “AB needs help, and blowing this up in the press will only make it worse” he said. Continuing he added, “I just hope he doesn’t wind up at the One Eyed Pig or the Crossfire Hurricane.”
Brown could not be reached for comment prior to publication, although the AWP did confirm he had not been seen at either the Pig or the Hurricane. According to a source traveling with the Black Dogs, Brown did not return to Nashville with the team and his whereabouts were unknown.
More on this story as it develops.
