Patriots QB Tom Brady addresses the media regarding allegations that New England used footballs that were deflated after they were inspected by officials before the AFC Championship Game.

“I feel like I have always played within the rules,” he said. “I would never break the rules.”

Under NFL rules, no alteration of the footballs is allowed once they are approved by league officials. If a person is found breaking league rules and tampering with the footballs, that person could face up to a $25,000 fine and potentially more discipline.

Patriots’ QB Tom Brady Says He Didn’t Deflate the Footballs