The private life of a rising NFL receiver has become public, and people on social media and in the football community have reacted strongly. Tez Johnson, a wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is facing serious accusations from his ex-fiancée, Laila Thompson-Wainer. She says he cheated on her and that it was a very traumatic experience for her. The situation got worse when ex-NFL player Antonio Brown made the controversy bigger online by adding his own comments and putting the story in the national spotlight.
Antonio Brown sparks backlash while sharing video tied to Tez Johnson scandal
Antonio Brown reshared a clip of Thompson-Wainer speaking about the breakup and captioned it, “Cracker of the day.” His post quickly circulated across platforms, fueling debate about athlete conduct, social media behavior, and the boundaries between private relationships and public scrutiny.In a video later reshared by the College Transfer Portal account, Thompson-Wainer recounted the events surrounding Feb. 2, the anniversary of her engagement. She described what she believed was a joyful proposal day that included a visit to a reptile zoo, a photo session in the hills, time at the beach, and a celebratory dinner.“A year ago today I got engaged and later found out he cheated on me the same day he proposed,” Thompson-Wainer said. “It was really traumatizing.”She claimed she later discovered messages Johnson allegedly sent to his ex-girlfriend both the morning of the proposal and again that evening. She did not reveal the contents of the messages, describing them as “gross,” but said the discovery changed how she viewed the relationship.“I just remember saying, oh, my cheeks hurt so much from smiling. I was so happy,” she said.As she reflected on the alleged betrayal, Thompson-Wainer added: “For some reason, you cheat before and after you propose, the morning of and the night. That’s just something I will never understand,” she said. “I’ve given up on trying to understand how someone can be that evil. I think you just have to be a sociopath.”She explained that sharing her story was intended to help others navigating similar pain. “If I can make one woman feel seen, heard, or understood, or aid in the journey of healing, then I’ve accomplished what I set out to do,” she said. “Don’t you dare try to silence me again.”Johnson has not publicly responded to the allegations. Meanwhile, the episode underscores how quickly personal disputes can become viral narratives when social media, celebrity voices, and professional sports intersect.
