Big Ten Network suspends Braylon Edwards after tweet criticizing Michigan
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Former NFL and Michigan wide receiver Braylon Edwards has been suspended indefinitely by the Big Ten Network - his current employer - according to The Athletic's Chris Vannini. Edwards criticized his alma mater in a tweet Saturday night.
From BTN: "Effective as of Sunday, Sept. 2, Braylon Edwards has been suspended indefinitely from his role at the Big Ten Network due to a violation of the network’s social media guidelines."
— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) September 3, 2018
Tweeted and deleted on Saturday night: pic.twitter.com/v841zsMOnP
The tweet was sent during the Wolverines' season-opening 24-17 loss to Notre Dame. Quarterback Shea Patterson completed just 20 of 30 passes for 227 yards, no touchdowns, and one interception.
Edwards is an analyst for BTN. He didn't let his suspension deter him from voicing his frustration about the school's play with another tweet sent Monday afternoon.
So funny that everyone is worried my tweet as opposed to the real issue, 0-17 on the road against ranked opponents, 1-6 against rivals and the one win was against a 3-9 MSU. Last thing i will ask and really think about this before you get mad...is Michigan better than Iowa?
— Braylon Edwards (@OfficialBraylon) September 3, 2018
He caught 252 passes for 3,541 yards and 39 touchdowns over four years at Michigan from 2001 to 2004.