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The Antonio Brown drama will never end.
Early this week, Brown was threatened with suspension after he allegedly called GM Mike Mayock a “cracker” and threatened to punch Mayock in the face because he was angry that he was fined for missing practices during training camp.
Antonio Brown was unhappy about being fined and had an exchange with #Raiders general manager Mike Mayock on Wednesday. He was held back by a couple of teammates, sources said, and is now facing a team suspension.
— Vic Tafur (@VicTafur) September 5, 2019
More on #Raiders WR Antonio Brown and Mike Mayock yesterday: It did not get physical, sources say. But after a screaming match, Brown told Mayock that he would hit him in the face and then punted the ball… and said, Fine me for that. 💸💸💸
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 5, 2019
Via ESPN
A Raiders source confirmed Brown was unhappy with the fine levied by the team and, seeing Mayock watching practice, walked over and initiated an exchange with the GM. The Raiders source confirmed information from another league source who said Brown called Mayock a “cracker” and unleashed a barrage of “cuss words” during the altercation.
The source stressed the confrontation escalated quickly, but it never appeared to be getting physical, and players, including linebacker Vontaze Burfict, attempted to separate Brown from the situation in order to calm him down.
That led to the team planning to suspend Brown, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Brown has since apologized to his team for his actions but denies using the word cracker during his confrontation with Mayock.
Antonio Brown issued an apology to his teammates and the Raiders organization. pic.twitter.com/io8sYPfTLW
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 6, 2019
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”
“I spoke with Mike Mayock 1-on-1, man-to-man.”
#Raiders— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) September 6, 2019
Now ESPN’s Ed Werder is reporting that the Raiders have fined the Raiders star wide receiver for “unprofessional behavior” and AB is not happy about it.
Source: The #Raiders fined WR Antonio Brown an unspecified amount for his unprofessional behavior in a recent interaction with GM Mike Mayock. “He’s been fined and he’s not happy,” the source said.
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) September 7, 2019
As of now, Brown plans to play in the team’s first game on Monday night against the Broncos unless he has another meltdown between now and then.
Statement from #Raiders HC Jon Gruden: “Antonio is back today. We’re excited about that. Ready to move on.” Gruden says the plan is to have Antonio Brown play on Monday @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/UCq1n1JPUZ
— MJ Acosta-Ruiz (@MJAcostaTV) September 6, 2019