An NFL investigation found that “it is more probable than not” that the Patriots deflated footballs for the AFC Championship Game. (Jim Rogash, Getty Images)
The NFL concluded its investigation of the New England Patriots, reporting it was “probable” team personnel deliberately deflated balls during January’s AFC Championship Game, and that quarterback Tom Brady was probably “at least generally aware” of the violations.
, the league-appointed attorney who led the investigation, includes some damning text messages between Patriots locker room attendant Jim McNally and Patriots equipment assistant John Jastremski that indicate Brady knew of their actions.
Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe, who told The Post ahead of Super Bowl XLIX “” had about the report and the Patriots on Wednesday.
But he wasn’t the only one to weigh in on the findings. Here’s a roundup of the latest reactions and related news to the Wells report:
Commish Goodell talks about personal conduct and the effect it has on the shield.This goes to the integrity of the shield.
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe)
The Pats punishment must be severe because spygate taught them absolutely nothing about adhering to the rules.
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe)
Ppl will say Coach Belichick didn’t know. In the words of Commish Goodell to S. Payton. You’re the hd coach. You should’ve known.
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe)
So the Wells report found it Tom Brady and the Patriots circumvented the rules… Shocker!
— mark schlereth (@markschlereth)
They should throw the book at Brady. He should have to miss recess & write I will probably not deflate footballs100 times on a chalkboard
— mark schlereth (@markschlereth)
In DeflateGate report, equipment assistant says Brady gave him ball that he used to pass 50K career passing yards
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell)
Bovada has taken down the odds for the AFC, AFC East and Super Bowl because of the Wells report.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala)
There will be no real punishment for the Patriots regardless of what the reports says
— Shawne Merriman (@shawnemerriman)
Omg somebody please tell me these text messages from the Patriots report are not real…If so I’m going to the hospital of laughter
— Shawne Merriman (@shawnemerriman)
