NFL Makes Rule Change Because of Antonio Brown

The league is making a major change because of former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown.

PITTSBURGH -- The NFL has announced changes to its personal conduct policy, including action that would allow the league to punish players for violations made prior to them entering the league. And according to Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio, one rule change is because of former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown. 

Florio points to two players for the NFL's decision to make the rule change - Deshaun Watson and Brown. In Brown's case, it's due to his actions prior to signing with the New England Patriots, during which he was a free agent transitioning from the Las Vegas Raiders to the Pats. 

At the time, Brown was being sued for sexual assault and rape but did not disclose the information to the Patriots before signing. Once discovered, the Patriots released him, just one week after signing. 

Under the new rules, players will need to reveal all information about incidents of such matters. 

"In addition, active and prospective players have an obligation to promptly disclose any such incidents to their club or the league office before signing a contract with a club," the revised personal conduct policy states. 

Florio reports a league source has confirmed "the revisions did indeed result from the Brown case 'and a few others.'"

Brown signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the Patriots, but his time with the team ended in dramatic fashion when he stormed off the field mid-game. He hasn't played for an NFL team since. 

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