Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady Drops 'Deflategate' Fight

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady on Friday said he would end his legal battle against the National Football League over the decision to suspend him for four games as a result of the "Deflategate" scandal.

"It has been a challenging 18 months and I have made the difficult decision to no longer proceed with the legal process," Brady said in a statement posted to his official Facebook page. "I'm going to work hard to be the best player I can be for the New England Patriots and I look forward to having the opportunity to return to the field this fall."