It appears the only reason Mauricio Ortega was found with only two Tom Brady jerseys—from Super Bowl 49 and Super Bowl 51—is because Brady missed Super Bowl 50.
Because Ortega and his sticky fingers were there too. Only that time he grabbed Super Bowl MVP Von Miller’s helmet.
Guess Miller kept his shirt on.
Still despite being in possession of a pair of jerseys valued at $500,000—both found at his home and classified as first degree felonies by the Houston PD—he could end up avoiding criminal charges.
Hey Boston fans who want blood, now you keep your shirt on while I explain the very reason he may not be charged. It’s because of your beloved and apparently benevolent Brady himself.
The so that the victim would not press charges in exchange for the jersey’s return.
And last I checked—in this very rare instance—Tom Brady was the victim.
It’s quite possible that the person who agreed to those terms is Brady.
Or maybe the other victim, the NFL itself—who has to look ridiculous after having a credentialed member of the media be confirmed as a Super Bowl memorabilia thief—would like Ortega to vanish as quickly as possible as well.