Cleveland Browns head coach Mike Pettine has suggested that he has lost respect for New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady for his involvement in the deflategate scandal.

A report into the incident found that the 37-year-old was generally aware that a member of the Patriots' equipment staff had deflated his side's footballs in the AFC championship game against the Indianapolis Colts.

Pettine told reporters: "He's one of the best ever and it would be a shame to tarnish that. I've always had a lot of respect for him but I also lose a lot of respect for people that cheat."

Brady could face a four-game ban for his part in the scandal.