Antonio Brown and Accuser Britney Taylor's Reps Had Reportedly Been in 'Confidential Talks'

A new bombshell has dropped in the Antonio Brown-Britney Taylor case.

Earlier this week, Taylor filed a civil lawsuit against Brown, accusing the New England Patriots receiver of sexual assault and rape on three separate occasions.

As it turns out, Brown and Taylor's representatives were in discussions for the past few months, but agreed that their communication would remain confidential, up until Taylor's civil lawsuit filing, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

Sources: Antonio Brown and Britney Taylor reps were in confidential talks for months; Pats unaware unless that confidentiality breached https://t.co/5nt5SYk1Is
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) September 13, 2019

This explains why the allegations by Taylor came out of the blue. As for the Patriots and Oakland Raiders, neither team would have known about the allegations unless confidentiality was breached between Brown and Taylor's parties.

Fowler stresses no specifics surrounding the negotiations were revealed, and that communication prior to a civil lawsuit filing is commonplace.

Britney Taylor, a gymnast who later became @AB84’s trainer, is accusing him of raping or sexually assaulting her on three separate occasions. The incidents described here are vile and violent—so please take that into account before reading this if need be. https://t.co/hEiRCPHm2L
— Jamil Smith (@JamilSmith) September 11, 2019

Taylor previously worked as a Brown's personal trainer, but the relationship ended following two alleged instances of sexual assault while in Pittsburgh in 2017. In 2018, Taylor accused Brown of forcing her onto a bed and raping her. Brown has denied the allegations, and will reportedly file a countersuit against Taylor for civil extortion.

Taylor is scheduled to meet with the NFL next week, and will likely release a statement afterwards.

Meeting set: Antonio Brown’s accuser, Britney Taylor, is slated to meet with the NFL next week, per @JosinaAnderson.
— NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) September 12, 2019

As for Brown, he started practicing with the Patriots on Wednesday, and will reportedly play in his first game of the 2019 season on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins.