Tom Brady: 'Will Not Proceed With Legal Process' In Deflategate
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Tom Brady announced that he will not "proceed with the legal process" in regards to Deflategate, officially ending the 18-month saga.
Brady appealed his four-game suspension which was denied on Wednesday. The punishment was issued by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell for Brady's alleged participation taking air out of footballs before the 2015 AFC Championship Game.
Brady's next option was to take matters to the Supreme Court, which the Patriots QB has decided against.
NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports that Brady could have admitted guilt to try to reduce his suspension.
#Patriots QB Tom Brady had options. He could have admitted guilt and struck a deal. He never did. He just stop fighting, will serve 4 games
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 15, 2016
However, reports indicate that the NFL Players Association might not be done fighting this, just yet.
Tom Brady has given up hope of staving off suspension, but NFLPA still expected to take case to Supreme Court to challenge Goodell's power.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 15, 2016
While Tom Brady is done fighting on this issue, the @NFLPA may not be done pic.twitter.com/oxlfNbFtw0
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 15, 2016