It didn't take long for Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians to seal Antonio Brown's fate.
In response to a postgame question regarding Brown's bizarre exit from what would be a 28-24 victory over the Jets Sunday, Arians bluntly made it clear that the wide receiver was no longer a member of the Tampa Bay organization.
Arians came under criticism earlier in the week for allowing Brown back with the Buccaneers following the wideout's absence due to a fake vaccination card. Earlier in the season, the Bucs' coach had stated that Brown would not be allowed any more slip-ups after a litany of controversies.
But when Brown removed his uniform shirt and walked off the MetLife Stadium field, exhorting fans with each step of his exit, it was a safe bet that his time as Tom Brady's teammate had come to an end.
Brady spoke briefly about the incident involving Brown after the game, striking a more sympathetic tone.