Tom Brady Denied Under Oath Knowing Of Ball Deflation, Other Transcript Takeaways

The transcript of Tom Brady’s four-game Deflategate suspension appeal to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell was released Tuesday, and at over 400 pages, it’s quite a read.

Here are some takeaways from the transcript of the New England Patriots quarterback’s June 23 hearing:

Brady, under oath, denied being aware of ball deflation

Brady first learned of the minimum and maximum football deflation levels after the Patriots’ Week 7 win over the Jets

Brady wouldn’t say he likes footballs at the lowest possible deflation

Brady knew Jim McNally by face but not by name

Brady said he was “pissed off” that footballs were over-inflated against the Jets

Brady wasn’t made aware that failing to provide his cell phone would result in punishment

Ted Wells criticized Brady’s decision not to turn over his phone

Brady said he “destroys” his phone to protect his privacy

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