Monday’s ruling from the U.S. appeals court to reinstate New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's suspension doesn’t come as a surprise after what unfolded during the March 3 hearing. That wasn’t a good day for Brady, which set the stage for this ruling.
A Patriots spokesman said the team will not have a comment on the ruling. We’ll await word from the NFL Players Association, as this isn’t necessarily the end game, with the possibility of more appeals.
But for now, here’s the outlook:
The Patriots open the season on Sunday night against the Arizona Cardinals, which at this time, means third-year quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will be under center.