Antonio Brown has settled a civil dispute with former coach Britney Taylor, who in a 2019 lawsuit had accused the wide receiver of sexually assaulting her.
An agreement was reached, but according to the agreement, terms cannot be disclosed, a source told ESPN’s Jenna Laine.
“Antonio and Britney have been friends for over a decade. A few years ago they almost became business partners. Recently, they were involved in an aggressive litigation. After reflecting on their relationship, “They both think it’s time to move on. Antonio is grateful for Britney’s excellent training attendance. They’re glad Antonio is doing so well with the Bucs and has a timbre. continued success is desired, “Taylor’s attorney David Haas said in a statement.
Brown is currently a free agent after playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last season.
In their lawsuit, Taylor said Brown sexually assaulted her three times in 2017 and 2018. Prior to filing the lawsuit, Brown and Taylor had entered into liquidation talks, with sources telling ESPN’s Jeff Darlington on 2019 that Brown declined to sign $ 2 million. more agreement.
Brown countered Taylor in 2019 for defamation and interference with his NFL contracts and endorsements.
Brown and Taylor met in downtown Michigan before Brown entered the NFL draft in 2010, and documents indicate the two had superficial communication from then until 2017.
At Taylor’s request, she and Brown met in a Bible study group at school and became friends, and then stayed out of contact for several years before reconnecting in June. of 2017, with Brown hiring Taylor, who was a gymnast in central Michigan, to help her. in your physical training.
The New England Patriots released Brown in 2019 after filing the lawsuit. Brown had joined New England after being released by the Raiders earlier this year, but only played one game for the Patriots.
The NFL investigated the allegations and suspended Brown for the first eight games of the 2020 season for several violations of the NFL’s personal conduct policy.
He signed with the Buccaneers last season just before the Week 9 game against the New Orleans Saints. Brown, 32, led the Bucs to concede goals during the last five weeks of the regular season and did not record a drop in 2020. He also took a touchdown pass from Tom Brady in the LV Super Bowl victory. Buccaneers about Kansas City. Heads.
Brown spent the first nine seasons of his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers and was a seven-time Pro Bowl selection and four-time All-Pro first team.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler contributed to this report.