TheRaiders are supporting Antonio Brown in what head coach Jon Gruden described as the "personal matter" of his helmet grievance against the NFL.
Brown has reportedlythreatened to quit the NFL after being told he cannot wear the helmet he has used throughout his career due to changes in regulations.
According to reports, the formerSteelers star, who the Raiders acquired in a blockbuster trade
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He has also been limited to two practices during training camp because offrostbite on his feet, which the 31-year-old is said to have suffered after entering a cryotherapy chamber with incorrect footwear.
Gruden, though, has given his full backing to Brown. Asked in a pre s conferenceabout Brown rejoining the Raiders in the next week, he replied: "Man, I hope so.
"There's been a lot of reports out there, I can't say I agree with all of them, certainly. But I support this guy. I think
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"I don't know what anybody's writing or what anybody thinks but thisfoot injury wasn't his fault. This was a total accident. It really wasn't his fault, and it's a serious injury.
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"I know some people are smirking at itbut it's really not a laughing matter. The guy was hurt. He's innocent, he didn't do anything wrong.
"And the helmet thing is a personal matter to him. He has a strong feeling about what he's worn on his head and we're supporting him.
"We understand the league's position as well, so
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Pre sed on what will happen if Brown loses the grievance, Gruden said: "I'm not going to speculate. I have a lot of confidence that he's one of the premier competitors I've ever been around.
"I got a feeling he would play with no helmet; that's how
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"But we're confident he's going to be a huge factor for the Raiders for years to come."
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