2019 NFL draft takeaways: Why the QB class was overhyped

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — While the NFL continues discussions with the players’ union regarding a national anthem policy, players who demonstrate are emphasizing they are protesting social injustice, racial inequality and systematic oppression.

VIDEO SHOWS: FILE STILL PHOTOS OF ANTONIO BROWN PLAYING IN 2019 NFL GAME WITH NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS AGAINST MIAMI DOLPHINS SHOWS: MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES (FILE – SEPTEMBER 15, 2019) (USA TODAY SPORTS IMAGES – MUST COURTESY ‘USA TODAY SPORTS IMAGES’) (MUTE) 1. STILL PHOTO OF WIDE RECEIVER ANTONIO BROWN WALKING ON FIELD BEFORE PLAYING IN NFL GAME WITH NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS AT MIAMI DOLPHINS 2. STILL PHOTO OF BROWN PLAYING IN GAME WITH PATRIOTS 3. STILL PHOTO OF BROWN CELEBRATING WITH RUNNING BACK JAMES WHITE AFTER CATCHING TOUCHDOWN PASS 4. STILL PHOTO OF BROWN ON FIELD WITH QUARTERBACK TOM BRADY 5. STILL PHOTO OF BROWN ON SIDELINE DURING GAME STORY: Free agent wide receiver Antonio Brown has agreed to a 1-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to ESPN. The 32-year-old Brown is currently serving an eight week suspension from the NFL after allegations of sexual assault in 2019 and his subsequent release by the New England Patriots after playing in just one game. Brown plead guilty in June 2020 to an assault charge unrelated to the sexual assault charges and was sentenced in Florida to two years probation and attend anger management classes. Brown will reportedly visit Tampa Bay on Saturday (October 24) and if the deal is finalized, could be back on the field with Tom Brady as early as Week 9 of the NFL season if he clears COVID-19 protocols. (Production: David Grip)

A.J. Epenesa might not know much about Buffalo yet, though the Iowa defensive end is sure familiar with Bills quarterback Josh Allen. Drafted by the Bills with the 54th pick on Friday, Epenesa began to laugh when reminded how his first college career sack came against Allen three years ago when Wyoming opened its season at Iowa in a 24-3 win by the Hawkeyes. ”Yeah, it’s not going to be an awkward thing,” Epenesa said, referring to his eventual re-introduction with the Bills third-year starter.