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Antonio Brown's future with the Buccaneers is in doubt.
Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network said that there was no decision made about whether the wide receiver and safety would return.
Rapoport said one source said it was possible the team kept the players, with the insinuation being that it's possible they don't.
The wide receiver obtained a fake vaccination card in an effort to avoid league protocols, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times.
Bruce Arians told reporters that the two suspended guys are from the same team. The league did their homework and we move on. I won't talk to those guys for the next three weeks. We'll address their future at that time, they'll just be working out. There's nothing to say other than that.
Rapoport reported that the league and players association were involved in the investigation that led to the suspensions.
The players were suspended for six to eight games, but settled on three after negotiations, according to Adam. The league has reached out to teams in an effort to find additional information and avoid similar suspensions.
Rapoport's report stated that some people around the league believe there could be other players with fake vaccinations, but the number is likely low since 80 percent of players received their shots under club supervision or at team facilities.
Brown is out with an ankle injury.
The wide receiver has appeared in just five games this season due to injuries, but he was effective when he was on the field, with 29 catches for 418 yards and four touchdown. In those games, the Buccaneers were 5-5, which is a stark contrast to their 3-3 record when he has been out.
The Atlanta Falcons are riding a two-game winning streak and will be looking to keep it going against the first place in the South, the Tampa Bay.
