Antonio Brown is back in the fold. Days after threatening to retire if the NFL did not clear him to wear his favorite helmet, and hours after losing his arbitration case, Brown has informed the team that he will report to the club for training camp on Tuesday (Twitter link via Michael Gehlken of the Review-Journal). 
Furthermore, Brown’s foot – which was negatively impacted by a cryotherapy session gone awry – is not considered to be a long-term impediment. With that, Brown is set to hit the ground running with ample practice time before his real Raiders debut against the Broncos on Sept. 9.
Brown seemed to be extremely dug in on the helmet issue, but it’s now “very unlikely” that he will appeal the arbitrator’s decision. All now seems to be well in Oakland, especially after Jon Gruden voiced support for the 31-year-old.
Meanwhile, Brown may wind up with his favorite helmet after all. The NFL will let Brown wear the Schutt AiR Advantage, if he can find one that is less than ten years old (Twitter link via PFT’s Mike Florio). AB, apparently, will leave no stone unturned in his search:
"I'm looking for a Schutt Air Advantage Adult Large Helmet that was manufactured in 2010 or after. In exchange I will trade a signed practice worn @Raiders helmet."
— AB (@AB84) August 13, 2019
“I’ll retire if they don’t certify my helmet” *NFL/NFLPA receive ruling, denying him his request* Antonio Brown: What time should I report to camp?
This signifies that the Raiders will be losers once agin this season. On the plus side, Gruden only has 8 more years to over spend of nutcases and blow through the ‘poor man’ Davis’ cash. AB, Burrfict, and the physco guard; Great haul Johhny.
The lunacy and constant fights with Carr and Gruden when he doesn’t get the ball enough are going to be glorious to watch this year.
I feel like he should be trading more than just his helmet that he hates lol
Mr Big Wind so tight he’s asking for a helmet trade. Get on ebay, cheapskate or maybe how bout offering one of your fur coats or season tickets?
Did he remember to bring his NUK ??
Hopefully that is the current, safety approved model…
Let the hate flow…while the Raiders go to the playoffs.
Thanks for this comment. I needed a good laugh at work today.
Yes, cause dysfunctional teams full of pre-madonna’s often go to the playoffs.
The headline “Antonio Brown To Report to Raiders” reminds me of the Chris Rock “I take care of my kids!!!” bit.
Only with Mr. Big Chest would a player under contract reporting to the team he is under contract with be a headline.