Tom Brady denies Deflategate 'smoking gun' exists after suspension upheld

New England Patriots quarterback releases lengthy criticism of NFL’s decision to uphold four-game suspension, saying narrative around cellphone is false

Tom Brady has released a lengthy criticism of the NFL’s decision to uphold his four-game suspension over the Deflategate scandal.

Brady was given the ban after a report, conducted by investigator Ted Wells, found that he was “generally aware” that New England Patriots officials deliberately deflated footballs during the team’s victory over the Indianapolis Colts in last season’s AFC Championship game. On Tuesday, the NFL threw out Brady’s appeal and added that Brady had ordered his cellphone to be destroyed in order to cover up evidence that might implicate him in the scandal.

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