NFL player loses marketing deal over sex tape

Given the sexually explicit video of Brandon Spikes making the rounds on the Internet, Reebok has decided against finalizing the marketing deal it had proposed for the rookie linebacker. Terry Watson, who represents the Pats second-round draft pick, confirmed that Reebok had turned away from his client. Spikes may face disciplinary action under the league’s personal conduct policy. — Boston Herald

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September 2, 2010, 8:32 am

NFL considers disciplining rookie over Internet sex video

A sex video of Patriots rookie Brandon Spikes surfaced on the Internet on Tuesday, and the NFL is investigating whether to discipline Spikes under the Personal Conduct Policy. He likely won’t be suspended, but he could be fined. “It’s an embarrassing situation for Brandon,” Terry Watson, Spikes’ agent, told the Boston Herald. “It certainly doesn’t reflect the kind of person that he is.” The video was reportedly made while Spikes, a two-time All-American, was attending the University of Florida. The Patriots did not comment on the situation. Spikes was drafted by the Patriots in the second round in April. On the field, he has been impressive throughout the preseason. — Providence Journal

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September 1, 2010, 3:11 am