Tom Brady Deflategate Appeal Denied: Patriots 8-1 Favorite to Win Super Bowl Still
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has denied an appeal by New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady on Wednesday in regard to his four-game Deflategate suspension imposed by the NFL. As such, Brady will still miss the first four games of the regular 2016 NFL season.
The Patriots were just shy of an 8-1 favorite to win the 2017 Super Bowl despite their star quarterback missing the first four games.
Brady was accused of having a role in deflating footballs used Jan. 18 in the 2015 AFC Championship. The Patriots defeated the Indianapolis Colts, 45-7, to advance to Super Bowl XLIX.
The court had upheld Brady's suspension in a 2-1 decision April 25, deciding that commissioner Roger Goodell's discipline was properly grounded in the collective bargaining agreement and that Brady was treated fairly.
Brady appealed en banc, asking the entire panel of the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to participate in the hearing.
- Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com
