Most NFL players would not be getting a second chance after serving a suspension that included a lot of ugly off-field drama. But most players are not All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown.
Brown is reportedly signing a one-year deal to join future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Brown is expected to make his debut with the team in Week 9 against the New Orleans Saints.
Brady was the last quarterback to throw Brown a pass in an NFL game, while both were playing with the New England Patriots last year. Brown will finish serving an eight-game suspension next week.
Brown had a very tumultuous year, being released by both the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Oakland Raiders due to his erratic behavior. He was then released by the Patriots in Week 2 after sexual assault and rape allegations came to light. He also pleaded no contest to a felony burglary charge this summer and had a misdemeanor criminal mischief charge filed against him after an altercation with a moving truck driver in early 2020.
If he stays healthy and out of trouble, Brown will give Brady another weapon in an offense that is already full of talented pass catchers.
Before being dismissed by the Steelers, Brown was arguably the best receiver in the NFL, averaging 1,524 yards and 11.2 touchdowns over the course of six seasons.
