The Buccaneers are getting closer to the point where they will need to make a decision regarding wide receiver Antonio Brown. According to head coach Bruce Arians, however, it’s all still up in the air. 
As reported by ESPN’s Jenna Laine, Arians said, “I haven’t made that determination yet, but we’ll see how it goes” when asked about the seven-time Pro Bowler. Brown’s three-game suspension for producing a fake COVID-19 vaccination card will end after this week, but it remains to be seen if the Buccaneers will allow him to carry on with the team.
The ban — also given to safety Mike Edwards — is the latest in off-field issues surrounding Brown. His latest suspension was for eight games in 2020 for violating the league’ personal conduct policy. Laine adds that Arians informed Brown “there will be no second chances” when he joined the team last season.
In his absence, Tampa Bay has had no issues scoring, as they lead the league with 31.5 points per game. Still, the NFC South leaders would welcome back Brown’s production: 42 catches for 418 yards and four touchdowns in just five games.
The Bucs host the Saints on Sunday night in Week 15.
Tom will decide his fate
AKA Arians trying to save face as he basically said no BS from him or he would be cut. He needs to check in with Brady the real coach if he can cut him.
There are perks to being the GOAT.
Brown is a goat? Interesting.
No, but if you look at the numbers he’s pretty damn close
Probably still a top 10-15 receiver in the league.
Not a goat, a jackass
He’s as close to being the GOAT as I am to being Miss America, and I’m a man.
If there are indeed no second chances, why is this situation TBD? You cut him, that simple.
It’s abundantly clear it won’t have been Bruce’s decision though when the rest of us find out.
“No second chances” was in regards to last year.
Having major issues deciding on whether to virtue signal or try to win the Super Bowl
To be fair, that’s a pretty tough call for Bruce Arians.
Somebody needs to make a listing of all AB’s ‘adventures’. Burning his feet w/ ice, wrong helmet, fake ID’s. It’s certainly original to say the least.
He also filmed a locker room, beat up a mover, didn’t pay his personal chefs, ejaculated on a woman who was sleeping and then threatened another woman online. Also called his previous GM a cracker. This guy is a real peach
I’m sure it would print out to 200 pages! I know I left a lot out.
Nope…. You simply started your AB’s “adventures” list when it started with the Raiders.
Ironically the rest was left out.
He’s gone
Immensely talented player, but having seen this clown’s act here in Pittsburgh, TB would be immensely better off if they just drop him immediately
He just needs to behave & perform for the last few games of the year. I’m rooting for him.
How do you root for that guy? I get we’re all human and make some mistakes, but the dude seems to show no desire to change. And some of the things he’s done… Man, the dude is just garbage.
“Still, the NFC South leaders would welcome back Brown’s production: 42 catches for 418 yards and four touchdowns in just five games.”
That overrides any posturing TB might be doing on grounds of “morality” or “law abiding.” He can catch a football, so the rules are different. They’ll take him back with Stern Warning #86.
I need Brown for my fantasy team playoffs.
COMMENTS not CLOSED! Wait what?!
he will probably have a team vote on him and edwards coming back they basically lied to their whole team
There’s generally a good chance of a disaster occurring anytime you ask people in Florida to vote.
I’m sure they’re trying to figure out how to do this without another playoff contender picking him up. I don’t think they need him to win, clearly locker room and culture better off without him. We saw last night how much OBJ going to the Rams just nudged the NFC picture.
Antonio Brown being released is what I want for Christmas
Hope Arians line in the sand is strong. If not Coach loses respect. Brown needs to go.