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Delfategate Controversy

  • Patriots win AFC Championship Game.

    Patriots win AFC Championship Game.
    The New England Patriots win the AFC Championship Game. The Patriots beat the Indianapolis Colts 45-7.
  • Did the Patriots Deftate the Footballs?

    Did the Patriots Deftate the Footballs?
    A media frensy started to make waves that Tom Brady and the Patriots deflated the Football, and the people started to call it Deflategate.
  • The NFL Finds the Deflated Footballs

    The NFL Finds the Deflated Footballs
    The NFL finds 11 footballs that were used by the Patriots that were significantly deflated
  • Tom Brady Holds a Press Conference.

    Tom Brady Holds a Press Conference.
    Tom Brady holds a press conference and says he is innocent, and did alter the footballs
  • The NFL Hres Ted Wells to Lead an Invesigation.

    The NFL Hres Ted Wells to Lead an Invesigation.
    The NFL hires Lawyer Ted Wells to investigate the New England Patriots about the deflategate.
  • Robert Kraft Defends Tom Brady

    Robert Kraft Defends Tom Brady
    Robert Kraft the owner of the New England Patriots says he believes Tom Brady, and does not believe the Footballs were deflated in anyway.
  • Patriots win Super Bowl

    Patriots win Super Bowl
    The New England Patriots win Super Bowl XLIX by defeating the Seattle Seahawks 28-24.
  • Roger Goodell Says a Decison is Coming Soon.

    Roger Goodell Says a Decison is Coming Soon.
    The NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the investigation is concluding, and response is coming.
  • The "Wells Report" is Released

    The "Wells Report" is Released
    Lawyer Ted Wells comes out with his report which 243 pages. The report he wrote said things like the Patriots most likely deflated the footballs, and Tom Brady was aware what was going on.
  • The NFL Suspends Tom Brady.

    The NFL Suspends Tom Brady.
    The NFL suspends Tom Brady four games.
  • Brady's Attorneys Appeal His Suspension.

    Brady's Attorneys Appeal His Suspension.
    Tom Brady's attorneys appeal his suspension over 10 hours.
  • Goodell Upholds Brady's Suspension

    Goodell Upholds Brady's Suspension
    Roger Goodell upholds Brady's suspension, and Goodell also accuses Brady of destroying his phone. That means he is accusing Brady of destroying evidence before the investigation.
  • Brady's Lawyers take case to U.S. District Court.

    Brady's Lawyers take case to U.S. District Court.
    Brady's Lawyers decide to appeal the suspension and take it to the District Court. The case his heard by Judge Richard Berman.
  • Both Sides On the Case Can Not Agree.

    Both Sides On the Case Can Not Agree.
    Lawyers from Brady's side, and the NFL can not settle on a agreement, and leaves the Judge to decide.
  • Judge Berman Throws Outs Brady's Suspension.

    Judge Berman Throws Outs Brady's Suspension.
    Judge Berman throws out Brady's Suspension, saying that the NFL, and Roger Goodell had "significant legal deficiencies.
  • Brady Ready to Put Scandal Behind Him.

    Brady Ready to Put Scandal Behind Him.
    Tom Brady thanks Judge Berman for his decision, and will put deflategate behind him.
  • The NFL Appeals The Decison.

    The NFL Appeals The Decison.
    The NFL has decided to appeal Judge Berman decision and re-open the case.
  • Patriots Lose AFC Championship.

    Patriots Lose AFC Championship.
    The New England Patriots lose to the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship 18-20.
  • The United States of Appeals Will Hear the Case.

    The United States of Appeals Will Hear the Case.
    The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit will hear the case presented by the NFL.
  • The US Court Appeals Upholds Suspension.

    The US Court Appeals Upholds Suspension.
    The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upholds Brady's four game suspension. The New England now must plan to play without Tom Brady.
  • Brady Takes Case to Supreme Court.

    Brady Takes Case to Supreme Court.
    Tom Brady hoped that the Supreme Court will hear his case. The Supreme Court denied his case, leaving Brady know idea what to do.
  • Tom Brady Will Serve Suspension.

    Tom Brady Will Serve Suspension.
    Tom Brady has decided not to appeal his suspension, hopefully end the deflategate drama.