Tom Brady Reportedly Told Antonio Brown He Wants to Team with Him in 2020

Tom Brady and Antonio Brown only played one game together in New England, but the quarterback has reportedly indicated he's interested in a reunion with Brown this offseason.

Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported Brady has kept in "consistent contact" with Brown, telling him to stay "physically and mentally strong" so they can pair together next season. While those whispers came out of the Brown camp, it would likely indicate Brady is leaning toward leaving New England if true.

Brown likely burned his Patriots bridges after his release by making several references to owner Robert Kraft being arrested for soliciting prostitution.

It's unclear if Brown will even be eligible to play in the NFL next season. The league is still investigating claims of sexual misconduct made by two women against Brown, the second of which led to his release by New England.

Brown's former trainer, Britney Taylor, filed a lawsuit against Brown in September accusing him of sexual assault on three occasions, including an instance of rape. When a second woman came forward with allegations of sexual misconduct, Brown allegedly sent her threatening text messages that included photos of her children.

Brown's erratic and at times allegedly criminal behavior continued after his release by the Patriots. He is facing life in prison after being charged with multiple felonies related to the alleged assault of a moving truck driver. Brown has denied all allegations made against him but has made several public apologies for his behavior.

"I think I owe the whole NFL an apology and my past behavior," Brown told ESPN's Josina Anderson. "I think I could have done a lot of things better."

It's a virtual certainty that the NFL will suspend Brown for some period of time if he is signed by a franchise. 

Claims Brady wants his future tied to Brown's seem specious, but the quarterback was reportedly unhappy when the Patriots released Brown last season.