Helmet manufacturer Xenith cut ties with embattled Patriots receiver Antonio Brown this week amid allegations that he raped his former trainer– ending a deal that lasted less than two weeks.
“Xenith has decided to end our relationship with Antonio Brown,” the company said Friday in a statement. “We look forward to seeing the Xenith Shadow worn by football athletes at all levels of play this fall.”
It’s unclear if the company cut ties with Brown because of the allegations or because he’s wearing a different helmet.
On Sept. 4, Brown lost a grievance he filed to wear an outdated Schutt brand helmet, and that same day Xenith announced its partnership, UPI reported.
Brown will now wear the Schutt Air XP model, NBC Sports reported.
Xenith also has deals with running backs Nick Chubb of the Cleveland Browns and the Buffalo Bills’ Frank Gore.
Brown was accused in a lawsuit filed Tuesday of sexually assaulting Britney Taylor in 2017 and 2018.
Despite the allegations, Brown was cleared to play for the Patriots Sunday in Miami.