New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has filed a lawsuit accusing a California businessman of cheating him out of $9 million through jewelry purchases.
Area media report that Brees and his wife filed suit Monday in California against Vahid Moradi
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Brees claims multiple pieces of jewelry he purchased as investments over time appraised for $9 million less than he paid for the pieces. The items include a blue-diamond ring that cost about $8.2 million.
The suit claims Brees confronted Moradi and the dealer admitted to charging a substantial markup. The suit says the two were close friends.
An attorney for Moradi says Brees attempted to "bully" the man after items didn't increase in value the way the player had hoped they would.
"He should restrict his game-playing to the football field," attorney Eric George said. "And refrain from bullying honest
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The Seattle Seahawks released defensive lineman Malik McDowell at the start of training camp Thursday.
The 2017 second-round pick never played a down for the team following an ATV accident.
Cornerback DeAndre Elliott were also released ahead of Seattle's first practice.
McDowell was released with a non-football injury designation, while Elliott failed his physical.
Seattle had high hopes for McDowell when he was taken as the Seahawks' first draft pick in 2017. He never saw the field
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The Seahawks also placed safety Kam Chancellor on the reserve/physically unable to perform list. The procedural move was expected after Chancellor announced he was unlikely to play again due to a neck injury but didn't officially retire due to his contract.
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