Antonio Brown cannot get out of his own way.
On Thursday, it was reported that the Tampa Bay Bucs WR obtained a fake COVID-19 vaccination card to avoid NFL protocols, according to his former live-in chef.
He reportedly tried to purchase a card for $500.
More from the report:
Brown’s girlfriend, model Cydney Moreau, told Los Angeles chef Steven Ruiz in a text message July 2 that Brown was willing to pay $500 if he could get a Johnson & Johnson vaccination card.
“Can you get the COVID cards?” Moreau texted Ruiz on July 2, according to a screen grab he provided to the Tampa Bay Times.
“I can try,” Ruiz responded. “JNJ shot. Ab said he would give you $500,” Moreau texted.
The text exchange between Moreau and Ruiz does not refer to Brown by name. The wide receiver is often called A.B. by friends, coaches and teammates.
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The chef and Brown has fallen out over uncollected money where Ruiz claims he owed $10,000.
According to Ruiz, Alex Guerrero, a personal trainer and co-founder of TB12 with Tom Brady, arrived at Brown’s house and took a photograph of Brown’s vaccination card while he was there. Ruiz said he believes Guerrero was unaware the card was fake.
Brown has been recovering from a foot injury sustained back on October 14th.
On the season, Brown has tallied 29 receptions for 418 yards and four scores.
