Antonio Brown is planning to make his debut today for an arena football league, but if his agent is to be believed, it won’t be long until the wideout is taking the field for an NFL squad. Agent JR Rickert told Cody Benjamin of CBS Sports that Brown is generating interest around the league.
“He is exploring the right fit,” his agent said earlier this week. Rickert also described the interest as “genuine.”
Brown, of course, hasn’t appeared in an NFL game since Week 17 of the 2021 season, when he famously stormed off the field following an argument with Buccaneers coaches. The receiver later claimed that the Buccaneers were trying to cover up an ankle injury that would ultimately require surgery. Since then, Brown has had a number of troubling incidents, including a pair of arrest warrants. He remained unsigned through the 2022 season.
Those off-field issues would likely result in an NFL suspension, and considering his tumultuous tenure in Tampa Bay, it wouldn’t be surprising if NFL teams figure Brown isn’t worth the trouble. The former All-Pro receiver hasn’t put together top-end production since the 2018 campaign, although when he last saw the field in 2021, his 77.9 yards per game marked his highest average in years. Brown ultimately finished that campaign with 42 catches for 545 yards and four touchdowns in seven games (three starts).
Earlier this offseason, Brown became the majority owner of the Albany Empire of the National Arena League team. Following that purchase, Brown made it clear that he was retiring from the NFL, but he later reversed course and teased a potential return. Brown also surprisingly reported to an Albany Empire practice this week and indicated that he’ll be playing this weekend.
That NAL appearance isn’t only intended to bump interest in the team and league, per Rickert. It’s also going to give scouts an opportunity to see what Brown has in the tank.
“I think that he is a multi-talented individual who does everything at a high level,” Rickert said, “and whatever he commits to, he goes all in.”
He is definitely not.
agreed. only way he’s playing is if he buys an NFL team
Him and his agent are full of crap. Who really wants a 34(soon to be 35) year old receiver who’s on and off the field baggage is extensive and repetitive? And, oh yeah, as soon as you sign him, he will be instantly suspended by the league.
Yep. Where does a NFL GM stand in line for that privilege
First!
No. Just no.
They’re mistaking NFL team for NFL stadium that needs help in the concession stands.
Not true. The listing is actually for a juggling clown to entertain the kids. Since Antonio doesn’t require a costume for this job it stands to save an owner a few bucks.
How the hell did his agent say those words without breaking into hysterical laughter??????
Guys a flippin clown basket case …..go away Antonio and use your considerable other skills to go say work at McDonalds…no , McDonalds workers are usually pretty decent…..go to White Castle.
When his agent said “exploring the right fit” I believe he was referring to a straight jacket.
You beat me to it…lol.
If there was any interest we’d have heard names. There’s zero interest in this headcase.
That’s funny. Either his agent or his GF put that out because the money dried out.
because he became majority owner of the albany empire with monopoly money.
The what?
The Ravens are currently panicking, writing up a 2/$37m fully guaranteed contract to outbid themselves. Again.
definitely writing that contract for Dhop tho
XFL bound
He could play with Josh Gordon, two mega talents just floating out there and pulling a minimal salary. Then again, he’d give more than Gordon did this season, who should’ve dominated that league but mailed it in every week and just showed up a few plays.
Imagine what could’ve been if he didn’t succumb to absurdity.. AP has a better chance to get signed at this point.
It is really sad more than absurd. He has mental health issues. I hope he is doing well and that some team that isn’t mine is the one that is interested!
Sad, indeed. The fact he did succumb to absurdity; whether by natural cause or by those shots he took early on, is sad.
Otherworldly athletic ability for a few years there.
I, too, am looking for just the right fit in the NFL. My agent and I both believe I have every bit as good a chance as AB to get signed.
Honestly I’d sign you before I even considered AB. I’ve yet to witness you tearing off your uniform in the middle of a game and storming off the field
That is some fake news if I’ve ever seen any
[ ROTFLMAO like Pee-Wee Herman ]
Yeah, it’s funny that Brown and Bell want to retire as Steelers. Might as well bring Martavius Bryant back to make it complete. Don’t know that the Steelers will ever approach having an offense as potent as when these guys were here. Pity they couldn’t put their egos aside for a little while