Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown was once one of the best wide receivers in the game. He was nearly un-guardable during his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, personal decisions ended his career much earlier than it should have and he has turned into an extremely controversial public figure.
Now, he is behind bars.
Breaking: Former NFL Star Antonio Brown Arrested, Gunshots Fired (Report)
Dec 2, 2018; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) gestures at the line of scrimmage against the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. The Chargers won 33-30. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 2, 2018; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) gestures at the line of scrimmage against the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. The Chargers won 33-30. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
During an ugly altercation on Friday night, former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown was arrested by police:
Brown, a four-time First-Team All-Pro and seven-time Pro Bowler, was jumped after Adin Ross’ kickboxing event in Miami, with would-be robbers reportedly trying to steal jewelry off his person.
The 36-year-old was in the thick of a wild melee for a few seconds before someone grabbed him and threw him to the ground. He would get up and start kicking that individual before trying to leave the scene.
Antonio Brown got jumped 😳 pic.twitter.com/lxsg1D8uhB
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Feb 13, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; NFL free agent Antonio Brown attends in the third quarter in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 13, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; NFL free agent Antonio Brown attends in the third quarter in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Witnesses claim that AB pulled a gun at some point, with gunshots also heard in the video below.
Reports claim that he is the one who fired the gun, but there’s no footage actually showing that.
According to TMZ, the former NFL star was not detained for long and returned to the venue around 20 minutes later, with his explanation and recollection of the events satisfying police, who had previously placed him in handcuffs.
Antonio Brown showed up on Adin Ross’ live stream shirtless but still wearing his chain after he was released.
Alina Rose spotted Antonio Brown with his g*n and his shots fired 👀 pic.twitter.com/OM7U2tiZnw
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Antonio Brown #81 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on prior to the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on October 14, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Antonio Brown #81 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on prior to the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on October 14, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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