D’Qwell Jackson tipped Colts staff the balls were deflated
When Tom Brady threw a pick to D’Qwell Jackson it tipped off the former Browns veteran linebacker.
According to a person familiar with the background of the matter, the Colts first noticed something unusual after an interception by Colts linebacker D’Qwell Jackson in the second quarter. Jackson gave the ball to a member of the Colts’ equipment staff, who noticed the ball seemed underinflated and then notified coach Chuck Pagano.
General manager Ryan Grigson was notified in the press box, and he contacted Mike Kensil, NFL director of football operations. Kensil then told the on-field officials at halftime, when the Patriots led 17-7. The Patriots erupted for 21 points in the third quarter, although it is not known if any of the balls were improperly inflated after halftime.
Is this crazy? No, the Patriots have cheated before, just rather interesting.
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