Tom Brady Calls For ‘Compassionate’  As Antonio Brown  Quits Midgame

Antonio Brown was the wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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At least, he was. Until tonight.

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During a game against the New York Jets, Antonio took off his uniform.

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He threw his shirt and gloves into the stands before running off.

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He did some jumping jacks in the end zone before waving to the crowd and running off.

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After the game, Coach Bruce Arians made it clear: “He is no longer a Buc.”

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Fans captured footage of the “meltdown” and posted it online.

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”Everything should be compassionate and empathetic to some difficult things that are happening,” Tom Brady said.

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Fans are concerned with Brown’s mental health, or possible CTE.

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