It's been a roller coaster of a season so far for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as the roster has struggled to remain healthy. Antonio Brown has been unavailable for a good chunk of the season as he's been dealing with injuries. However, Tampa Bay's star receiver is under scrutiny after being accused of using fake vaccine cards.

In a recent turn of events, “Buccaneers receiver Antonio Brown obtained a fake COVID-19 vaccination card so he could avoid NFL protocols, according to his former live-in chef,” per the Tampa Bay Times.

According to the report, “Brown's girlfriend, model Cydney Moreau, told Los Angeles chef Steven Ruiz in a text message July 2 that Brown was willing to pay $500 if he could get a Johnson & Johnson vaccination card.”

Apparently, Antonio Brown and his personal chef Steven Ruiz had a fallout after Brown was unable to pay a certain debt. “Ruiz, who owns Taste ThatLA, says he is owed $10,000,” per the Tampa Bay Times. The Buccaneers receiver hadn't paid the amount, which in turn, has led Steven Ruiz to bring this news to light.

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If these accusations are true, the Buccaneers and Antonio Brown could be in some serious trouble. After the whole Aaron Rodgers debacle, this news regarding Brown has to be troubling for the NFL.

The Buccaneers could be facing fines, potential suspensions, or loss of future draft picks all because Antonio Brown used a fake ID to avoid the NFL COVID-19 protocols.

We'll see what happens, as this is just one side of the story. Antonio Brown and the Buccaneers have yet to address the issue.