Josh Allen's ex Brittany Williams blames hackers for 'brain dead' comment after Hailee Steinfeld proposal

After Josh Allen's engagement to Hailee Steinfeld, a comment from Brittany Williams' account calling him a 'brain dead CTE athlete' went viral
UPDATED DEC 1, 2024
Josh Allen's ex, Brittany Williams, claimed her account was 'hacked' after his engagement to Hailee Steinfeld (Getty Images)
Josh Allen's ex, Brittany Williams, claimed her account was 'hacked' after his engagement to Hailee Steinfeld (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Brittany Williams, Josh Allen's ex-girlfriend has made a statement following a controversial comment regarding the Buffalo Bills quarterback that appeared on her Instagram account.

The post that referred to Allen as a "brain dead CTE athlete" rapidly gained attention online after the announcement of his engagement to actress Hailee Steinfeld on Friday, November 29.

Josh Allen’s ex Brittany Williams claims she was ‘hacked’ after ‘brain dead CTE athlete’ diss 

“My accounts have been hacked several times tonight,” Brittany Williams made allegations on her Instagram Story last Friday. “Trying to get it resolved. If anyone has any tips please Imk 🙏🏻🥹.”

Josh Allen's ex has claimed that her account was hacked following a disparaging remark about the NFL player being a 'brain dead CTE athlete' (@brittwilll/ Instagram)
Josh Allen's ex Brittany Williams claimed that her account was hacked (@brittwilll/Instagram)

The post surfaced following fans circulating screenshots where she referred to Allen, 28, as a "brain dead CTE athlete" on Instagram, which came shortly after the announcement of his engagement to Steinfeld on Friday, Page Six reports.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 01: Josh Allen and Brittany Williams pose during Capital One's The Match VI - Brady & Rodgers v Allen & Mahomes at Wynn Golf Club on June 01, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images for The Match)
Josh Allen and Brittany Williams pose during Capital One's The Match VI - Brady & Rodgers v Allen & Mahomes at Wynn Golf Club on June 01, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Williams' reported comment came as a retort to someone mocking her personal love life, stating, “Haven’t found the next pro athlete yet????”

She then reportedly retaliated, “Luckily my boyfriend owns a team and doesn’t play for one. 🙏🏻 don’t have to be with another brain dead CTE athlete."

Josh Allen’s ex claims she was ‘hacked’ after ‘brain dead CTE athlete’ diss (@brittwilll/ Instagram)
Brittany Williams referred to Josh Allen as a 'brain dead CTE athlete' (@brittwilll/Instagram)

CTE, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy, is a neurological disorder characterized by the death of brain cells, according to the Cleveland Clinic. It is thought to result from repeated head injuries, although research is ongoing.

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) has been identified in the brains of US football players and athletes from other high-impact sports like boxing. 

Allen and Williams, who were childhood friends, had a relationship that lasted ten years before ending in early 2023.

Internet skeptical after Brittany Williams claims her account was hacked

As Brittany Williams announced her account was hacked, the internet began mocking her, saying "hacked" in quotes.

A user said, "She was definitely NOT hacked."



 

Another added, "She wasn't hacked. She had a verified account that requires ID upload and 2 step verification. Cmon now, own to up it."



 

A third commentator remarked, "Account was hacked" is the excuse that no one believes at all."



 

"Couldn’t hide her jealousy a little better?" one mocked.



 

A person said, "Laughing at someone’s brain injury is supposed to be a flex? Ouch, she’s gross!"



 

Another added, "Oh yeah sure you were hacked lol she exposed her true feelings."



 

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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