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Trent Brown takes responsibility for penalty in Bills loss, but rips officiating

Patriots offensive tackle Trent Brown was at the center of a controversial call in the Week 16 loss to the Bills.

Late in the first half, officials picked up a flag for a call in which Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes hit Mac Jones late. In between plays, Brown exchanged words with members of the Bills defense, which got him called for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.

Speaking to reporters for the first time since Sunday’s game, Brown took responsibility for what he did. But he didn’t hold back on the officials.

“That was bulls— to pick up the flag.