Antonio Brown's NFL Debut and Career Overview
Antonio Brown, full name Antonio Tavaris Brown Sr., made his NFL debut in 2010. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL Draft as the 195th overall pick. Brown chose jersey number 82, which held personal significance for him.
Teams and Career Highlights
- Played for four NFL teams over 13 years:
- Pittsburgh Steelers (8 years)
- Oakland Raiders (2019)
- New England Patriots (2019)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2020–2021)
- Won one Super Bowl in 2020 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Retirement Announcements
Antonio Brown announced his first retirement in March 2023 but reversed that decision the next month, planning to join the Albany Empire—a move that never materialized. He then declared his second retirement in April 2024.
Legal Issues in 2025
In 2025, Brown was arrested in Dubai and is being extradited to the United States facing charges of attempted murder. This arrest is related to a shooting incident in Miami earlier in the year.
"Antonio Brown was connected to a shooting that happened earlier this year in Miami."
Author's summary: Antonio Brown’s NFL journey spanned over a decade with multiple teams, highlighted by a Super Bowl win, before his career was overshadowed by serious legal troubles in 2025.