Josh Huff: 'I'm Not Gilbert Arenas, Bro'
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Eagles wide receiver Josh Huff addressed the media for the first time following his arrest.
"I'm a professional athlete," Huff told the media on Wednesday. "What professional athlete don't have a gun? I have a wife and I have a son. My job is to protect them at all costs. My job is to protect myself as well."
Huff was asked if he brought his gun into the NovaCare complex.
"No, I'm not Gilbert Arenas, bro," Huff joked. "I'm not gonna put my teammates in jeopardy of anything. This is solely for protection and that's it."
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Huff, 25, was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly speeding with a 9 millimeter handgun and less than 50 grams of marijuana in his car.
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On Wednesday, head coach Doug Pederson says Huff is expected to play on Sunday.
"I made a terrible decision yesterday," Huff said. "It is what it is at this moment. I gotta do my best to rebrand my image and make sure I give my all to my teammates."
