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KDKA Producer Says Brady Is Greatest QB Ever After Getting Fired For 'Cheater' Graphic

Matt Rourke
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AP
New England Patriots' Tom Brady speaks with members of the media during a news conference Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, ahead of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game against Los Angeles Rams in Atlanta.

A Pittsburgh TV news producer who was fired for writing a graphic calling New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady a "known cheater" says he was just trying to have a little fun.

Michael Telek tweeted Wednesday that he got fired from KDKA-TV for putting the phrase underneath Brady's name in the Monday news segment.

He told the Pittsburgh City Paper that since most Steelers fans despise Brady, he thought he'd have a little fun with the description.

He says he understands why he was let go, but is a bit worried since he just bought a house.

His friends launched a GoFundMe page to help him out, and he says once he finds a job, he'll donate the money to a charity in Brady's name.

He says he actually thinks Brady is the greatest quarterback ever.

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