Report: Ravens' Marquise Brown Unnamed Player in Lawsuit Against Antonio Brown

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marquise Brown is reportedly the unnamed player who was present one of the nights Antonio Brown allegedly sexually assaulted Britney Taylor.

Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk reported Marquise Brown "faces no accusations" but will likely be interviewed by the NFL as part of the investigation into the incident. Both Antonio Brown and Taylor are scheduled to meet with the league this week as it attempts to expedite an investigation into three separate allegations of sexual misconduct.

Taylor filed a lawsuit against Brown last week, but the New England Patriots receiver was allowed to play in Sunday's win over the Miami Dolphins.

In the lawsuit, Taylor says Brown sexually assaulted her in 2017 and 2018, including a rape last year. The pair previously met at Central Michigan, and she was serving as his trainer. Brown, though an attorney, said the two had a consensual sexual relationship.

Marquise Brown is Antonio's cousin, and the pair are known to have a close relationship. The NFL will likely want to interview Marquise so that he can give his observations of what transpired as the league attempts to determine whether to place Antonio on the commissioner's exempt list. A suspension at this point in the investigation would be unprecedented, but it's possible the league will choose to keep Antonio Brown off the field while the lawsuit is ongoing.

Taylor has not filed a criminal case against Brown. Police in Pittsburgh and Miami have said there is no active investigation into Brown at this time.

The Patriots said they will not comment on Brown's status while the case is ongoing. The Pro Bowler, who signed with New England last week after being released by the Oakland Raiders, made four catches for 56 yards and a touchdown in his debut with the team.

Given the NFL's push to have meetings with the parties this week, though, it's unclear if he will be on the field in Week 3.