Jordan Matthews Questions NFL Following Josh Brown's Admission Of Domestic Abuse
LONDON (AP/CBS) — New York Giants coach Ben McAdoo says the team has not yet decided whether Josh Brown will remain on the team after admitting to repeated abuse of his former wife.
McAdoo faced repeated questioning about the kicker following the Giants' first practice in London for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Eagles wide receiver Jordan Matthews questioned why Brown could face a less severe punishment than Eagles offensive lineman Lane Johnson, who was suspended 10-games for his second time violating the league's performance enhancing drug policy.
"When we talk about the integrity of the game, and the shield... you talk about the values that you want to instill in families that actually watch us and look up to us," Matthews said via NJ.com. "Then it sends the wrong message that every single time there is an incident with domestic violence or something where there is a physical altercation, especially with a lady ... it never seems like there is a really big punishment handed down."
Brown did not travel to London and the team has yet to say if he will be suspended or cut following this week's publication of court records in which the player said he physically abused his wife over a protracted period.
At the Pro Bowl in January, Brown's wife called NFL security to ask that she and her three children be moved to another hotel to avoid harassment. When asked whether the Giants knew about Brown's behavior then, McAdoo repeatedly said the Giants were still gathering information. Finally, he answered: "I'm not going to answer that."
The Giants have signed Robbie Gould, a former star kicker for the Chicago Bears. He will practice with the team Saturday.
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