Antonio Brown

{{For|the former NFL player who played for the Buffalo Bills and Washington Redskins in the 2000s|Antonio Brown (wide receiver, born 1978)}}

{{Infobox NFL biography

| name = Antonio Brown

| image = Antonio Brown (54234155837) (cropped).jpg

| image_size =

| alt =

| caption = Brown in 2024

| current_team =

| number = 84, 17, 81

| position = Wide receiver

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1988|7|10}}

| birth_place = Miami, Florida, U.S.

| death_place =

| height_ft = 5

| height_in = 10

| weight_lbs = 185

| high_school = Miami Norland
(Miami Gardens, Florida)

| college = {{nowrap|Central Michigan (2007–2009)}}

| draftyear = 2010

| draftround = 6

| draftpick = 195

| pastteams =

Pittsburgh Steelers ({{NFL Year|2010}}–{{NFL Year|2018}})
Oakland Raiders ({{NFL Year|2019}})*
New England Patriots ({{NFL Year|2019}})
Tampa Bay Buccaneers ({{NFL Year|2020}}–{{NFL Year|2021}})

| pastexecutive =

Albany Empire ({{NAL Year|2023}})
Co-owner

| status =

| highlights =

Super Bowl champion (LV)
4× First-team All-Pro (2014–2017)
Second-team All-Pro (2013)
7× Pro Bowl (2011, 2013–2018)
2× NFL receptions leader (2014, 2015)
2× NFL receiving yards leader (2014, 2017)
NFL receiving touchdowns leader (2018)
NFL 2010s All-Decade Team
2× MAC Special Teams Player of the Year (2008, 2009)
MAC Freshman of the Year (2007)
2× First-team All-American (2008, 2009)
2× First-team All-MAC (2008, 2009)
Second-team All-MAC (2007)

| statlabel1 = Receptions

| statvalue1 = 928

| statlabel2 = Receiving yards

| statvalue2 = 12,291

| statlabel3 = Receiving touchdowns

| statvalue3 = 83

| statlabel4 = Return yards

| statvalue4 = 2,934

| statlabel5 = Return touchdowns

| statvalue5 = 5

| pfr = BrowAn04

}}

Antonio Tavaris Brown Sr. (born July 10, 1988), colloquially known as "AB", is an American former professional football wide receiver who played 12 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Pittsburgh Steelers. A draft steal in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL draft, Brown is regarded as one of the best receivers of the 2010s, accumulating the most first-team All-Pro selections at his position throughout the decade with four consecutive selections (2014–2017), all as a member of the Steelers.{{Cite web |last=Florio |first=Mike |author-link=Mike Florio |date=December 26, 2019 |title=Top 10 receivers of the decade |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/12/26/top-10-receivers-of-the-decade/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030033550/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/12/26/top-10-receivers-of-the-decade/ |archive-date=October 30, 2020 |access-date=October 9, 2022 |work=ProFootballTalk |publisher=NBC Sports}} He amassed more receptions than any other player in the league from his rookie season in 2010 through 2018.{{Cite web |last=Fowler |first=Jeremy |date=July 10, 2018 |title=Antonio at 30: How Brown stacks up against Rice, what's next |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24005878 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327162212/http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24005878 |archive-date=March 27, 2019 |access-date=December 6, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} He played college football for the Central Michigan Chippewas, where he earned All-American honors in 2008 and 2009 as a punt returner.

During Brown's rookie season with the Steelers, the team advanced to Super Bowl XLV but lost to the Green Bay Packers. He finished his rookie season with 16 receptions for 167 yards in nine games. During his second NFL season, he became the first player in NFL history to have more than 1,000 yards receiving and returning in the same year. For his efforts, Brown was selected as a punt returner for the 2012 Pro Bowl. In 2013, his breakout year, he became the only receiver in NFL history to record five receptions and at least 50 yards in every single game of an NFL season. Although his on-the-field productivity continued over the next several seasons, including leading the league in receptions and receiving yards in 2014, receptions in 2015, receiving yards in 2017, and receiving touchdowns in 2018, Brown's relationship with the Steelers soured, especially with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, and he eventually requested a trade.{{Cite web |last=Dubin |first=Jared |date=February 12, 2019 |title=Antonio Brown goes public with his desire to leave Pittsburgh: 'Time to move on' |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/antonio-brown-goes-public-with-his-desire-to-leave-pittsburgh-time-to-move-on/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190228191840/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/antonio-brown-goes-public-with-his-desire-to-leave-pittsburgh-time-to-move-on/ |archive-date=February 28, 2019 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |work=CBS Sports |language=en}}

In 2019, Brown was traded to the Oakland Raiders, who then made him the highest-paid receiver in the league. However, his time in Oakland was short-lived. Following several off-the-field incidents, including a confrontation with general manager Mike Mayock, the team released Brown without him ever playing a regular-season game with the team. Brown signed with the New England Patriots shortly thereafter but was cut after appearing in just one game, in which he caught a touchdown pass from Tom Brady in a dominant road victory over the Miami Dolphins. At the time, the NFL was investigating sexual assault allegations made against him. After spending the rest of 2019 and beginning of 2020 as a free agent, he signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with whom he won Super Bowl LV over the Kansas City Chiefs. He was released near the end of the 2021 season after stripping off his uniform and running off of the field during a game against the New York Jets.

Brown is the president of Donda Sports, Kanye West's sports fashion line.{{Cite web |last=Rose |first=Jordan |date=February 7, 2022 |title=Antonio Brown Announces He's President of Ye's Donda Sports, Locks Down $2 Million Super Bowl Suite 'for the Kids' |url=https://www.complex.com/sports/antonio-brown-donda-sports-president |access-date=November 18, 2022 |website=Complex |language=en}} He also owned a 95% stake in the Albany Empire, an arena football team formerly in the National Arena League (NAL).

Early life

Brown is the son of "Touchdown" Eddie Brown and Adrianne Moss.{{Cite web |date=October 3, 2021 |title=Antonio Brown's Parents |url=https://www.sportscasting.com/antonio-brown-parents-between-estranged-father-mother-who-kicked-him-out-house-wr-was-homeless-16/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104151430/https://www.sportscasting.com/antonio-brown-parents-between-estranged-father-mother-who-kicked-him-out-house-wr-was-homeless-16/ |archive-date=January 4, 2022 |access-date=June 11, 2022 |website=Sportscasting |language=en-US}} Brown's father played as a wide receiver for the Albany Firebirds in the Arena Football League, and was named the best player in the league's history in 2006.{{Cite web |date=January 19, 2006 |title='Touchdown' Eddie Brown tops Arena top 20 list |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2297305 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180806054815/http://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2297305 |archive-date=August 6, 2018 |access-date=September 23, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}{{Cite web |last=Fowler |first=Jeremy |date=January 25, 2016 |title='Touchdown' Eddie Brown amazed at son Antonio's brilliance |url=http://www.espn.com/blog/pittsburgh-steelers/post/_/id/17599/touchdown-eddie-brown-amazed-at-son-antonios-brilliance-not-bitter-at-burfict |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180806054936/http://www.espn.com/blog/pittsburgh-steelers/post/_/id/17599/touchdown-eddie-brown-amazed-at-son-antonios-brilliance-not-bitter-at-burfict |archive-date=August 6, 2018 |access-date=September 23, 2019 |website=ESPN.com}}

Brown attended Miami Norland High School in Miami, Florida, where he played football.{{Cite web |last=McPherson |first=Jordan |date=January 12, 2018 |title=South Florida's deep connection to the NFL playoffs runs through high school football |url=http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-school/prep-miami-dade/article194365214.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204120/https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-school/prep-miami-dade/article194365214.html |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=February 25, 2018 |website=Miami Herald |language=en}} In football, Brown played running back, quarterback, wide receiver, and punt returner for the Vikings.{{Cite web |last=Deardo |first=Bryan |date=September 22, 2016 |title=Steelers Antonio Brown posts video of his High School highlights |url=https://247sports.com/article/steelers-antonio-brown-posts-video-of-his-high-school-highlights-47676907/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204028/https://247sports.com/Article/Steelers-Antonio-Brown-posts-video-of-his-High-School-highlights-47676907/ |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |website=247Sports}} He was a two-time Class 6A all-state selection and was also named North Athlete of the Year at 2005 Miami-Dade Gridiron Classic. Coming out of high school, Brown applied to Florida State University. His admission was denied over academic concerns.{{Cite web |last=Birkett |first=Dave |date=February 2, 2011 |title=Pittsburgh Steeler's Antonio Brown, Central Michigan walk-on, Dreamed of days like this |url=http://archive.freep.com/article/20110202/SPORTS01/102020425/Pittsburgh-s-Antonio-Brown-Central-Michigan-walk-dreamed-days-like-this |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150613002928/http://archive.freep.com/article/20110202/SPORTS01/102020425/Pittsburgh-s-Antonio-Brown-Central-Michigan-walk-dreamed-days-like-this |archive-date=June 13, 2015 |access-date=June 11, 2015 |website=Detroit Free Press}}

After attempting to attend Alcorn State University, he decided to enroll at North Carolina Tech Prep.{{Cite web |last=Fowler |first=Jeremy |date=February 1, 2017 |title=Eleven years later, Antonio Brown's uneventful signing day still fuels him |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/pittsburgh-steelers/post/_/id/22716/11-years-later-antonio-browns-uneventful-signing-day-still-fuels-him |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514150406/https://www.espn.com/blog/pittsburgh-steelers/post/_/id/22716/11-years-later-antonio-browns-uneventful-signing-day-still-fuels-him |archive-date=May 14, 2021 |access-date=January 21, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Bernreuter |first=Hugh |date=April 4, 2019 |title=Antonio Brown Does Almost Everything for Central Michigan |url=http://www.mlive.com/chippewas/index.ssf/2008/10/antonio_brown_does_almost_ever.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204053/https://www.mlive.com/chippewas/2008/10/antonio_brown_does_almost_ever.html |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=September 23, 2019 |website=MLive.com}} Playing in just five games at quarterback, Brown passed for 1,247 yards and 11 touchdowns, while rushing for 451 yards and 13 touchdowns.{{Cite web |last=DeArdo |first=Bryan |date=September 22, 2016 |title=Steelers Antonio Brown posts video of his High School highlights |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/steelers-antonio-brown-posts-video-of-his-high-school-highlights/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180816025600/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/steelers-antonio-brown-posts-video-of-his-high-school-highlights/ |archive-date=August 16, 2018 |access-date=November 14, 2017 |work=CBS Sports |language=en}} Once he finished his lone season at North Carolina Tech Prep, he received a scholarship to play at Florida International University, but he was expelled before the season for an altercation with security.{{Cite web |last=Kimes |first=Mina |author-link=Mina Kimes|date=November 24, 2015 |title=After a decade apart, Antonio Brown and TY Hilton's unlikely bond |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/14179705/antonio-brown-ty-hilton-unlikely-bond |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204054/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/14179705/antonio-brown-ty-hilton-unlikely-bond?ex_cid=sportscenterFB&sf16048515=1 |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=January 30, 2022 |website=ESPN.com}} Brown then began reaching out to wide receivers coach Butch Jones at West Virginia University, since he had been highly recruited by him. After learning that Jones had left West Virginia to become the head coach at Central Michigan University, Brown enrolled at the school and started his college football career as a walk-on freshman.

College career

Brown attended and played college football for the Central Michigan Chippewas from 2007 to 2009.{{Cite web |title=Antonio Brown College Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/antonio-brown-1.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180311011652/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/antonio-brown-1.html |archive-date=March 11, 2018 |access-date=February 25, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}

=Freshman season=

Brown began attending Central Michigan University in 2007 after wide receivers coach Zach Azzanni told him he could fly to Michigan and try out for the team as a walk-on wide receiver.{{Cite web |last=Meyer |first=Craig |date=January 31, 2016 |title=Antonio Brown, Dapper Dan Sportsman of the Year again, continues to work |url=http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2016/01/31/Antonio-Brown-Dapper-Dan-Sportsman-of-the-Year-again-continues-to-work/stories/201601310288 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204037/https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2016/01/31/Antonio-Brown-Dapper-Dan-Sportsman-of-the-Year-again-continues-to-work/stories/201601310288 |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |language=en}} Transitioning from the quarterback position in high school to wide receiver in college was not that difficult for him, and after a few weeks, Central Michigan coaches offered him a scholarship. Brown had difficulty adjusting to the college lifestyle, and being on time for meetings and practice. Azzanni and his wife helped him get situated and into an established routine, and he soon became like a part of their family. He made his collegiate debut against the Kansas Jayhawks on September 1. He had four receptions for 23 receiving yards in the 52–7 loss.{{Cite web |title=Central Michigan at Kansas Box Score, September 1, 2007 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-09-01-kansas.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204120/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-09-01-kansas.html |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=April 17, 2020 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} In the next week's game against the Toledo Rockets, he had nine receptions for 105 receiving yards and his first collegiate touchdown, a six-yard pass from Dan LeFevour, in the 52–31 victory.{{Cite web |title=Toledo at Central Michigan Box Score, September 8, 2007 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-09-08-central-michigan.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204120/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-09-08-central-michigan.html |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=April 17, 2020 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} On October 6, against the Ball State Cardinals, he had six receptions for 43 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown to go along with a nine-yard rushing touchdown in the 58–38 victory.{{Cite web |title=Central Michigan at Ball State Box Score, October 6, 2007 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-10-06-ball-state.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204053/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-10-06-ball-state.html |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=April 17, 2020 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} On November 23, against the Akron Zips, he had 15 receptions for 174 yards in the 35–32 victory.{{Cite web |title=Central Michigan at Akron Box Score, November 23, 2007 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-11-23-akron.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190511032417/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-11-23-akron.html |archive-date=May 11, 2019 |access-date=April 17, 2020 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} The Chippewas finished with an 8–5 record, won the MAC, and qualified for a bowl game.{{Cite web |title=2007 Mid-American Conference Year Summary |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/mac/2007-leaders.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204128/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/mac/2007-leaders.html |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=April 17, 2020 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Miami (OH) vs Central Michigan Box Score, December 1, 2007 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-12-01-central-michigan.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190511032342/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-12-01-central-michigan.html |archive-date=May 11, 2019 |access-date=April 17, 2020 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} In the 2007 Motor City Bowl against the Purdue Boilermakers, he had four receptions for 94 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown in the 51–48 loss.{{Cite web |title=Motor City Bowl – Purdue vs Central Michigan Box Score, December 26, 2007 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-12-26-central-michigan.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190511032334/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-12-26-central-michigan.html |archive-date=May 11, 2019 |access-date=April 17, 2020 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} During his first season at Central Michigan, Brown played in 14 games. He played well enough to win the Mid-American Conference Freshman of the Year and was All-Conference as a returner. For his freshman season, he had 102 receptions for 1,003 yards and six touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Antonio Brown 2007 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/antonio-brown-1/gamelog/2007 |access-date=January 21, 2023 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Rivals.com: Antonio Brown Stats |url=https://www.rivals.com/cviewplayer.asp?Player=385796 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120604141852/https://www.rivals.com/cviewplayer.asp?Player=385796 |archive-date=June 4, 2012 |website=Rivals.com}} His 102 receptions led the Mid-American Conference in 2007.{{Cite web |title=2007 Mid-American Conference Leaders |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/mac/2007-leaders.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204128/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/mac/2007-leaders.html |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=February 25, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}

=Sophomore season=

Brown started every game during his sophomore season in 2008. In the third game of the season, against the Ohio Bobcats, he had 10 receptions for 78 receiving yards to go along with a 75-yard punt return for a touchdown in the 31–28 victory.{{Cite web |title=Central Michigan at Ohio Box Score, September 13, 2008 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-09-13-ohio.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204135/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-09-13-ohio.html |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=April 17, 2020 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} On October 11, against the Temple Owls, he had three receptions for 33 yards and a season-high two touchdown receptions.{{Cite web |title=Temple at Central Michigan Box Score, October 11, 2008 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-10-11-central-michigan.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204102/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-10-11-central-michigan.html |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} The next week, against the Western Michigan Broncos, he had 10 receptions for 113 yards and threw a two-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter of the 38–28 victory.{{Cite web |title=Western Michigan at Central Michigan Box Score, October 18, 2008 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-10-18-central-michigan.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204129/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-10-18-central-michigan.html |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=November 13, 2017 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} On November 1, against the Indiana Hoosiers, he had seven receptions for 138 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 37–34 victory.{{Cite web |title=Central Michigan at Indiana Box Score, November 1, 2008 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-11-01-indiana.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170722120523/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-11-01-indiana.html |archive-date=July 22, 2017 |access-date=April 19, 2020 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} On November 28, while playing at the Eastern Michigan Eagles, he had seven receptions for a season-high 172 yards and a touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Central Michigan at Eastern Michigan Box Score, November 28, 2008 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-11-28-eastern-michigan.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110005339/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-11-28-eastern-michigan.html |archive-date=November 10, 2017 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} The Chippewas finished with an 8–4 record and qualified for the 2008 Motor City Bowl.{{Cite web |title=2008 Central Michigan Chippewas Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/central-michigan/2008.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412082816/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/central-michigan/2008.html |archive-date=April 12, 2019 |access-date=April 19, 2020 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} In the bowl game against the FAU Owls, he had 11 receptions for 92 receiving yards in the 24–21 loss.{{Cite web |title=Motor City Bowl – Florida Atlantic vs Central Michigan Box Score, December 26, 2008 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-12-26-central-michigan.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180112151847/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-12-26-central-michigan.html |archive-date=January 12, 2018 |access-date=April 19, 2020 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} For the season, Brown hauled in 93 receptions for 998 yards and seven touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Antonio Brown 2008 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/antonio-brown-1/gamelog/2008 |access-date=January 21, 2023 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} His 410 punt return yards and 791 kick return yards that season led the conference.{{Cite web |title=2008 Mid-American Conference Leaders |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/mac/2008-leaders.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204130/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/mac/2008-leaders.html |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=February 25, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}

=Junior season=

After a slow start to the season in a 19–6 loss against the Arizona Wildcats, Brown had ten receptions for 71 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown against the Michigan State Spartans.{{Cite web |title=Central Michigan at Arizona Box Score, September 5, 2009 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-09-05-arizona.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170722094132/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-09-05-arizona.html |archive-date=July 22, 2017 |access-date=April 23, 2020 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} In addition, he completed a 24-yard pass and recorded 150 net kickoff return yards in the 29–27 victory for the Chippewas first triumph over the Spartans since 1992.{{Cite web |title=Central Michigan at Michigan State Box Score, September 12, 2009 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-09-12-michigan-state.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190527020850/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-09-12-michigan-state.html |archive-date=May 27, 2019 |access-date=April 23, 2020 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Football History vs Central Michigan University |url=https://msuspartans.com/sports/football/opponent-history/central-michigan-university/60 |access-date=January 21, 2023 |website=Michigan State University Athletics |language=en}} In the season's third game against the Alcorn State Braves, he had a 55-yard punt return for a touchdown in the first quarter of the 48–0 victory.{{Cite web |title=Alcorn State at Central Michigan Box Score, September 19, 2009 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-09-19-central-michigan.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204137/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-09-19-central-michigan.html |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=April 23, 2020 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} Against the Akron Zips on September 26, 2009, Brown had nine receptions for 89 receiving yards and a season-high two receiving touchdowns in the 48–21 victory.{{Cite web |title=Akron at Central Michigan Box Score, September 26, 2009 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-09-26-central-michigan.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204109/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-09-26-central-michigan.html |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} On October 3, against the Buffalo Braves, he had six receptions for 112 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown in the 20–13 victory.{{Cite web |title=Central Michigan at Buffalo Box Score, October 3, 2009 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-10-03-buffalo.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204137/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-10-03-buffalo.html |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=April 23, 2020 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} In the next game, against the Eastern Michigan Eagles, he had four receptions for 110 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in the 56–8 victory.{{Cite web |title=Eastern Michigan at Central Michigan Box Score, October 10, 2009 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-10-10-central-michigan.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204139/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-10-10-central-michigan.html |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=April 23, 2020 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} Over the next two games, both victories over the Western Michigan Broncos and the Bowling Green Falcons, he recorded his fourth and fifth consecutive game with a receiving touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Central Michigan at Western Michigan Box Score, October 17, 2009 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-10-17-western-michigan.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204116/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-10-17-western-michigan.html |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=April 23, 2020 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Central Michigan at Bowling Green State Box Score, October 24, 2009 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-10-24-bowling-green-state.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204118/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-10-24-bowling-green-state.html |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=April 23, 2020 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} On November 11, he had 13 receptions for 129 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in the 56–28 victory over the Toledo Rockets.{{Cite web |title=Toledo at Central Michigan Box Score, November 11, 2009 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-11-11-central-michigan.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170722121254/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-11-11-central-michigan.html |archive-date=July 22, 2017 |access-date=April 23, 2020 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} In the following game against the Ball State Cardinals, he had 11 receptions for 170 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown in the 35–3 victory.{{Cite web |title=Central Michigan at Ball State Box Score, November 18, 2009 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-11-18-ball-state.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170722125355/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-11-18-ball-state.html |archive-date=July 22, 2017 |access-date=April 23, 2020 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} In the MAC Championship against the Ohio Bobcats, he had eight receptions for 66 receiving yards in the 20–10 victory.{{Cite web |title=Ohio vs Central Michigan Box Score, December 4, 2009 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-12-04-central-michigan.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110004906/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-12-04-central-michigan.html |archive-date=November 10, 2017 |access-date=April 23, 2020 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}

In his last collegiate game on January 6, 2010, against the Troy Trojans in the GMAC Bowl, Brown had a season-high 13 receptions for 178 yards in the 44–41 victory.{{Cite web |title=GMAC Bowl – Troy vs Central Michigan Box Score, January 6, 2010 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-01-06-central-michigan.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110061602/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-01-06-central-michigan.html |archive-date=November 10, 2017 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} He finished 2009 with single-season bests of 110 receptions (also a school record), 1,198 receiving yards, and nine touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Antonio Brown 2009 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/antonio-brown-1/gamelog/2009 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110061656/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/antonio-brown-1/gamelog/2009 |archive-date=November 10, 2017 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} Brown contributed to a historic season for Central Michigan. The team set a school record for wins with 12.{{Cite web |title=Central Michigan Chippewas Football Record By Year |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/central-michigan/index.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204118/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/central-michigan/index.html |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=April 23, 2020 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} For his career at Central Michigan, he had a school-record 305 receptions, (including the top three seasons with the most receptions in school history), 3,199 receiving yards (fourth all-time), and 22 touchdowns (third all-time).{{Cite web |title=Central Michigan Media Guide |url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/cmu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/2015-fb-media-guide-records.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170109184351/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/cmu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/2015-fb-media-guide-records.pdf |archive-date=January 9, 2017 |access-date=January 9, 2017 |website=CSTV.com}} On January 7, he announced he would forgo his senior season and enter the 2010 NFL draft.{{Cite web |last=Mehl |first=Thomas |date=January 8, 2010 |title=Antonio Brown to Enter NFL Draft |url=http://www.scout.com/college/central-michigan/story/936196-antonio-brown-to-enter-nfl-draft |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151009043617/http://www.scout.com/college/central-michigan/story/936196-antonio-brown-to-enter-nfl-draft |archive-date=October 9, 2015 |access-date=September 23, 2019 |website=Scout.com}}

=College statistics=

rowspan="2"\| Season ! rowspan="2"\| Team ! rowspan="2"\| GP ! colspan="4"\| Receiving ! colspan="4"\| Rushing
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Rec	Yds	Avg	TD	Att	Yds	Avg	TD
2007 \| rowspan="3" style={{CollegePrimaryStyle\|Central Michigan Chippewas\|border=2}}; \| {{CollegeSecondaryColorLink\|Central Michigan Chippewas\|Central Michigan Chippewas football\|Central Michigan}} \| 14 \|\| 102 \|\| 1,003 \|\| 9.8 \|\| 6 \|\| 10 \|\| 74 \|\| 7.4 \|\| 1
2008 \| 13 \|\| 93 \|\| 998 \|\| 10.8 \|\| 7 \|\| 20 \|\| 116 \|\| 5.8 \|\| 0
2009 \| 14 \|\| 110 \|\| 1,198 \|\| 10.9 \|\| 9 \|\| 42 \|\| 341 \|\| 8.1 \|\| 3
colspan="2"\|[https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/antonio-brown-1.html Career] \|\| 41 \|\| 305 \|\| 3,199 \|\| 10.5 \|\| 22 \|\| 72 \|\| 531 \|\| 7.4 \|\| 4

Professional career

=Pre-draft=

After Brown entered the 2010 NFL draft, the majority of analysts and scouts projected him to be a fifth or sixth round draft selection. He was ranked as the 37th best wide receiver by NFLDraftScout.com and was invited to the NFL combine, where he completed the entire workout and all the positional drills.{{Cite web |last=Schad |first=Joe |date=January 7, 2010 |title=Central Michigan Chippewas WR Antonio Brown to enter NFL draft |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft10/news/story?id=4806168 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204037/https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft10/news/story?id=4806168 |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=January 30, 2022 |website=ESPN}}{{Cite web |title=*Antonio Brown, DS #37 WR, Central Michigan: 2010 NFL Draft |url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=74466&draftyear=2010&genpos=WR |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304211546/http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=74466&draftyear=2010&genpos=WR |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |access-date=January 10, 2017 |website=nfldraftscout.com}} Brown participated at Central Michigan's Pro Day and decided to try to improve on his 10, 20, and 40-yard dash times after being unsatisfied with the numbers he clocked at the combine. He was able to improve his time in all three categories.{{Cite web |last=Bernreuter |first=Hugh |date=April 22, 2010 |title=Central Michigan University's Dan LeFevour, Antonio Brown, and Bryan Anderson ready for the draft |url=https://www.mlive.com/articles/4467104/central_michigan_universitys_d_1.amp |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181023120025/https://www.mlive.com/articles/4467104/central_michigan_universitys_d_1.amp |archive-date=October 23, 2018 |access-date=January 10, 2017 |website=mlive.com}}

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| note = All results from the 2010 NFL Combine{{Cite web |title=*Antonio Brown – Central Michigan, WR : 2010 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile |url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=74466&draftyear=2010&genpos=WR |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141103150621/http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=74466&draftyear=2010&genpos=WR |archive-date=November 3, 2014 |access-date=September 25, 2014}}

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=Pittsburgh Steelers=

==2010 season==

File:AntonioBrown closeup.jpg]]

Using a pick received in a trade with the Arizona Cardinals, the Pittsburgh Steelers selected him in the sixth round with the 195th overall pick in the 2010 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=2010 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/draft.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181027180338/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/draft.htm |archive-date=October 27, 2018 |access-date=November 4, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was the 22nd of 27 wide receivers selected in the draft, and the second by the Pittsburgh Steelers behind Emmanuel Sanders. He picked the jersey number 84, which he explained: "Eight times four is 32. Thirty-two teams looked past me, even the Steelers. So every time I go out there it's a little added motivation."{{Cite web |last=Coolong |first=Neal |date=July 12, 2015 |title=Here's why Antonio Brown wears No. 84 |url=https://steelerswire.usatoday.com/2015/07/12/steelers-antonio-brown-jersey-nfl-top-100-players-list/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190923212410/https://steelerswire.usatoday.com/2015/07/12/steelers-antonio-brown-jersey-nfl-top-100-players-list/ |archive-date=September 23, 2019 |access-date=September 23, 2019 |website=Steelers Wire |language=en}}

On June 15, 2010, the Steelers signed Brown to a three-year, $1.28 million contract with a signing bonus of $73,075.{{Cite web |title=Sportrac.com: Antonio Brown contract |url=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/antonio-brown-6702/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170111004544/http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/antonio-brown-6702/ |archive-date=January 11, 2017 |access-date=January 10, 2017 |website=sportrac.com}}

Brown entered training camp competing with Sanders, Tyler Grisham, Stefan Logan, Isaiah Williams, and Brandon Logan to be the Steelers' backup wide receivers.{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Pittsburgh Steeler's Depth Chart: 07/31/2010 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/110/PIT |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204040/https://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/110/PIT |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=January 10, 2017 |website=ourlads.com}} Brown was named the Steelers' fifth wide receiver on their depth chart, behind veterans Hines Ward, Mike Wallace, Antwaan Randle El, and Arnaz Battle.{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Pittsburgh Steeler's Depth Chart: 09/05/2010 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/111/PIT |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204039/https://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/111/PIT |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=January 10, 2017 |website=ourlads.com}}

On September 19, Brown made his NFL debut against the Tennessee Titans and returned two kickoffs and a punt for 128 yards, including an 89-yard touchdown from a reverse on the first play of the game, in the 19–11 victory.{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh Steelers at Tennessee Titans – September 19th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201009190oti.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110005357/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201009190oti.htm |archive-date=November 10, 2017 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He became the first player since Steve Smith for the Carolina Panthers in 2001 to record a kickoff return touchdown in his first career game.{{Cite web |title=Players with a kickoff return touchdown in their first career game, NFL history |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/HFmiA |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204101/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/play-index/tiny.fcgi?id=HFmiA |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=April 23, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On October 3, Brown made his first NFL catch for a six-yard gain during a 17–14 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 4.{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers – October 3rd, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201010030pit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110061618/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201010030pit.htm |archive-date=November 10, 2017 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} During the regular-season finale against the Cleveland Browns, Brown made a season-high four catches for 52 yards in a 41–9 victory.{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns – January 2nd, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201101020cle.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110080401/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201101020cle.htm |archive-date=November 10, 2017 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He finished his rookie season with 16 receptions for 167 yards in ten games.{{Cite web |title=Antonio Brown 2010 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrowAn04/gamelog/2010/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110005346/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrowAn04/gamelog/2010/ |archive-date=November 10, 2017 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

The Steelers finished the 2010 season atop the AFC North and earned the #2-seed with a 12–4 record.{{Cite web |title=2010 Pittsburgh Steelers Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/pit/2010.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110061517/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/pit/2010.htm |archive-date=November 10, 2017 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On January 15, 2011, Brown appeared in his first postseason game and caught a 58-yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger to set up the game-winning touchdown. He finished his first playoff game with a season-high 75 yards on three receptions as the Steelers defeated the Ravens in the AFC Divisional Round by a score of 31–24.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers – January 15th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201101150pit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110080414/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201101150pit.htm |archive-date=November 10, 2017 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The following week in the AFC Championship against the New York Jets, at the two-minute warning, Brown caught a 14-yard pass on 3rd & 6, sealing the 24–19 victory for the Steelers and advancing them to Super Bowl XLV.{{Cite web |title=AFC Championship – New York Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers – January 23rd, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201101230pit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110061521/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201101230pit.htm |archive-date=November 10, 2017 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In his first Super Bowl, Brown handled four kickoff returns, four punt returns, and finished with one catch for one yard in the 31–25 loss to the Green Bay Packers.{{Cite web |title=NFL Player Profile: Antonio Brown |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/antoniobrown/2508061/profile |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170120122254/http://www.nfl.com/player/antoniobrown/2508061/profile |archive-date=January 20, 2017 |access-date=January 10, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl XLV – Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Green Bay Packers – February 6th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201102060pit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327192024/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201102060pit.htm |archive-date=March 27, 2019 |access-date=November 15, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

==2011 season==

File:Antonio Brown (wide receiver, born 1988).JPG in January 2012]]

Brown entered training camp competing with Emmanuel Sanders, Arnaz Battle, Limas Sweed, and Jerricho Cotchery to be the Steelers' third wide receiver after the departure of Antwaan Randle El. He won the competition and was named the third wide receiver on the depth chart behind Hines Ward and Mike Wallace. Brown was also named the starting kick returner and punt returner.{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Pittsburgh Steeler's Depth Chart: 09/04/2011 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/122/PIT |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204102/https://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/122/PIT |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=January 10, 2017 |website=ourlads.com}}

Brown made his first appearance of the season in the season-opener against the Baltimore Ravens and finished with two receptions for 14 yards and had three kickoff returns for 34 yards in a 35–7 loss.{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens – September 11th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201109110rav.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012175334/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201109110rav.htm |archive-date=October 12, 2020 |access-date=October 12, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 7, against the Arizona Cardinals, he had seven receptions for 102 receiving yards, marking his first career game with over 100 receiving yards, in the 32–20 victory.{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh Steelers at Arizona Cardinals – October 23rd, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201110230crd.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200611130815/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201110230crd.htm |archive-date=June 11, 2020 |access-date=April 23, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On October 30, in Week 8, Brown had a season-high nine receptions for 67 yards and caught his first career touchdown reception on a seven-yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger in a 25–17 victory over the New England Patriots.{{Cite web |title=New England Patriots at Pittsburgh Steelers – October 30th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201110300pit.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012175426/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201110300pit.htm |archive-date=October 12, 2020 |access-date=October 12, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The next game, he caught five passes for 109 yards in a 23–20 loss to the Ravens.{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers – November 6th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201111060pit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110061550/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201111060pit.htm |archive-date=November 10, 2017 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On November 13, he earned his first career start and made five receptions for 86 yards in a 24–17 defeat of the Cincinnati Bengals.{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals – November 13th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201111130cin.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110061639/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201111130cin.htm |archive-date=November 10, 2017 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On December 4, he returned a punt for a 60-yard touchdown and made two catches for 67 yards, as the Steelers routed the Bengals 35–7.{{Cite web |title=Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers – December 4th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201112040pit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110005341/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201112040pit.htm |archive-date=November 10, 2017 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The punt return for a touchdown was the first in his career and Brown was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance.{{Cite web |title=2011 NFL Week 13 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/week_13.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180816012900/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/week_13.htm |archive-date=August 16, 2018 |access-date=February 25, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In a Week 14 win over the Cleveland Browns, he made his second start of the season and ended the game with five catches for a season-high 151 yards and scored a season-long 79-yard touchdown in a 14–3 victory.{{Cite web |title=Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers – December 8th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201112080pit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110061601/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201112080pit.htm |archive-date=November 10, 2017 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Brown finished the season with 69 receptions for 1,108 yards and two touchdown receptions in 16 games and three starts.

The Steelers finished 12–4 and received a playoff berth.{{Cite web |title=2011 Pittsburgh Steelers Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/pit/2011.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012175612/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/pit/2011.htm |archive-date=October 12, 2020 |access-date=October 12, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On January 8, 2012, Brown caught five passes for 70 yards and had one carry for 18 yards in a 29–23 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos in the AFC Wild Card Round.{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos – January 8th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201201080den.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110005402/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201201080den.htm |archive-date=November 10, 2017 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

Brown became the first player in NFL history to have more than 1,000 yards receiving and returning in the same year.{{Cite web |title=Antonio Brown's record season |url=https://www.profootballhof.com/news/antonio-brown-s-record-season/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204041/https://www.profootballhof.com/news/antonio-brown-s-record-season/ |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=December 22, 2019 |website=Pro Football Hall of Fame Official Site}} For his efforts, Brown was selected as a punt returner for the 2012 Pro Bowl.{{Cite web |date=December 27, 2011 |title=Five Steelers Selected to 2012 Pro Bowl Squad |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/five-steelers-selected-to-2012-pro-bowl-squad-6695585 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204106/https://www.steelers.com/news/five-steelers-selected-to-2012-pro-bowl-squad-6695585 |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=April 23, 2020 |website=www.steelers.com |language=en-US}} In his first Pro Bowl, Brown caught two passes for 15 yards, helping the AFC defeat the NFC 59–41.{{Cite web |title=NFC Nationals vs. AFC Americans – Box Score – January 29, 2012 |url=https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/boxscore?id=6348 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227092729/https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/boxscore?id=6348 |archive-date=February 27, 2018 |access-date=February 26, 2018 |website=www.foxsports.com |language=en-US}}

==2012 season==

File:Mike Wallace and Antonio Brown, Pro Bowl 2013.JPG and Brown at the Pro Bowl in 2012]]

On July 28, 2012, the Steelers signed Brown to a five-year, $42.5 million extension that included an $8.5 million signing bonus.{{Cite news |last=Florio |first=Mike |author-link=Mike Florio |date=July 27, 2012 |title=Steelers ink Antonio Brown to long-term deal |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/27/steelers-ink-antonio-brown-to-long-term-deal/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140319061607/http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/27/steelers-ink-antonio-brown-to-long-term-deal/ |archive-date=March 19, 2014 |access-date=March 28, 2014 |work=ProFootballTalk |publisher=NBC Sports}}

With the retirement of Hines Ward during the offseason, Brown entered training camp competing with Mike Wallace and Emmanuel Sanders to be the starting wide receivers. Brown and Wallace were subsequently named the starters at the position to begin the regular season.{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Pittsburgh Steeler's Depth Chart: 09/01/2012 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/135/PIT |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204048/https://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/135/PIT |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=January 10, 2017 |website=ourlads.com}} In December 2018, former Steelers safety Ryan Clark claimed that during a practice in 2012, Brown started shouting at defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau and began yelling at players on the defense, saying, "Don't touch me. I'm the franchise."{{Cite web |last=Clarke |first=Dave |date=January 1, 2019 |title=Ryan Clark: Antonio Brown screamed at Dick LeBeau, told Steelers' defense not to touch him |url=https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/2019/01/01/ryan-clark-antonio-brown-screamed-dick-lebeau-steelers-defense/2458293002/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204052/https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/2019/01/01/ryan-clark-antonio-brown-screamed-dick-lebeau-steelers-defense/2458293002/ |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=September 6, 2019 |website=The Cincinnati Enquirer}}

In the Steelers' season opener against the Denver Broncos, Brown finished the 31–19 loss with four receptions for 74 yards.{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos – September 9th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201209090den.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200611131125/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201209090den.htm |archive-date=June 11, 2020 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On September 23, he had seven receptions for 87 yards and a touchdown in the 34–31 loss to the Oakland Raiders in Week 3.{{Cite web |last=Robinson |first=Alan |date=September 23, 2012 |title=Raiders rally to down Steelers, 34–31 |url=https://archive.triblive.com/sports/steelers/raiders-rally-to-down-steelers-34-31/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204058/https://archive.triblive.com/ccpa/?page=/sports/steelers/raiders-rally-to-down-steelers-34-31/ |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=December 22, 2019 |website=TribLIVE.com}}

On November 4, Brown was fined $10,000 by the NFL for unsportsmanlike conduct when he ran backwards for the final 20 yards of a punt return touchdown the previous week against the Washington Redskins.{{Cite web |date=November 4, 2012 |title=League fines Pittsburgh Steelers' Antonio Brown $10K |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/league-fines-pittsburgh-steelers-antonio-brown-10k-0ap1000000089472 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140219232912/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000089472/article/league-fines-pittsburgh-steelers-antonio-brown-10k |archive-date=February 19, 2014 |access-date=January 30, 2022 |website=NFL.com |publisher=National Football League}} The following game against the New York Giants, Brown suffered a high ankle sprain and had to leave. The ankle injury prevented him from appearing in the next three games.{{Cite web |last=Söze |first=Michael |date=November 6, 2012 |title=Antonio Brown injury: Steeler's WR sprains ankle, likely to miss Chief's game |url=http://www.inquisitr.com/389737/antonio-brown-injury-status-2012-steelers-vs-chiefs/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170111001852/http://www.inquisitr.com/389737/antonio-brown-injury-status-2012-steelers-vs-chiefs/ |archive-date=January 11, 2017 |access-date=January 10, 2017 |website=inquisitr.com}} During Week 15 against the Dallas Cowboys, Brown made a season-high eight catches for 76 yards and a touchdown in a 27–24 loss.{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh Steelers at Dallas Cowboys – December 16th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201212160dal.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110061621/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201212160dal.htm |archive-date=November 10, 2017 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The following week, Brown caught five passes for a season-high 97 yards and scored a 60-yard touchdown in a 13–10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.{{Cite web |title=Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers – December 30th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201212300pit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110080427/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201212300pit.htm |archive-date=November 10, 2017 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He finished the 2012 season with 66 receptions for 787 yards and five touchdowns in 13 games and ten starts.{{Cite web |title=Antonio Brown 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrowAn04/gamelog/2012/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110061704/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrowAn04/gamelog/2012/ |archive-date=November 10, 2017 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

==2013 season==

File:Antonio brown vs coty sensabaugh.jpg in a 2013 game against the Tennessee Titans]]

Brown entered the 2013 regular season as one of the Steelers' starting wide receivers with Emmanuel Sanders.{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Pittsburgh Steeler's depth chart |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/148/PIT |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110233347/http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/148/PIT |archive-date=January 10, 2017 |access-date=January 10, 2017 |website=ourlads.com}}

Brown started in the season opener against the Tennessee Titans and had five receptions for 71 yards in a 16–9 loss.{{Cite web |title=Tennessee Titans at Pittsburgh Steelers – September 8th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309080pit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204059/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309080pit.htm |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On September 22, he caught nine passes for a season-high and then career-high 196 yards and two touchdowns in a 40–23 loss to the Chicago Bears.{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at Pittsburgh Steelers – September 22nd, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309220pit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204059/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309220pit.htm |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=February 26, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The following game, Brown caught a season-high 12 passes for 88 yards in a 34–27 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh Steelers at Minnesota Vikings – September 29th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309290min.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811182755/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309290min.htm |archive-date=August 11, 2017 |access-date=February 26, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 11, against the Detroit Lions, he had seven receptions for 142 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 37–27 victory.{{Cite web |title=Detroit Lions at Pittsburgh Steelers – November 17th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201311170pit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412095037/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201311170pit.htm |archive-date=April 12, 2019 |access-date=April 23, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In a Week 14 matchup against the Miami Dolphins, the Steelers were trailing 28–34, when they attempted a series of laterals on the final play of the game. The ball was eventually tossed to Brown, who raced up the sideline for what appeared to be the game-tying touchdown until referees announced he had stepped out of bounds at the 13-yard line with no time left. He finished the game with five receptions for 138 yards.{{Cite web |title=Miami Dolphins at Pittsburgh Steelers – December 8th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312080pit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200611131825/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312080pit.htm |archive-date=June 11, 2020 |access-date=April 23, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Strauss |first=Chris |date=December 8, 2013 |title=Steelers nearly pull off miracle play with time expiring versus Dolphins |url=https://ftw.usatoday.com/2013/12/steelers-laterals-antonio-brown-dolphins-sideline |access-date=January 24, 2024 |website=For The Win|publisher=USA Today |language=en-US}}

On December 22, in Week 16, Brown broke Yancey Thigpen's single-season team record of 1,398 receiving yards set in 1997.{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh Steelers Single-Season Receiving Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/pit/single-season-receiving.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204101/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/pit/single-season-receiving.htm |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=February 25, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Brown became the second player in franchise history to amass at least 100 receptions in a season, joining former teammate Hines Ward.{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh Steelers Single-Season Receiving Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/pit/single-season-receiving.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204100/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/pit/single-season-receiving.htm |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On December 29, he, along with Pierre Garçon of the Washington Redskins, tied Jimmy Smith as the only players to record at least five receptions in every game of an NFL season. In addition, Brown became the only receiver in NFL history to record five receptions and at least 50 yards in every game of an NFL season.{{Cite web |last=Marczi |first=Matthew |date=December 29, 2013 |title=Antonio Brown Becomes First Player Ever With 5 Receptions, 50 Yards In Every Game – Steelers Depot |url=http://www.steelersdepot.com/2013/12/antonio-brown-becomes-first-player-ever-with-5-receptions-50-yards-in-every-game/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204103/https://steelersdepot.com/2013/12/antonio-brown-becomes-first-player-ever-with-5-receptions-50-yards-in-every-game/ |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Steelers Depot |language=en-US}}

Brown finished the 2013 season with 110 receptions for 1,499 yards and eight touchdowns. On December 27, 2013, Brown was selected for the Pro Bowl as a receiver and a punt returner.{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2013/probowl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180307082346/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2013/probowl.htm |archive-date=March 7, 2018 |access-date=February 25, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On January 3, 2014, Brown was named to the AP All-Pro team for the first time in his career.{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL All-Pros |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/allpro.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180125134536/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/allpro.htm |archive-date=January 25, 2018 |access-date=February 25, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was ranked 23rd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014.{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2014-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200407184125/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2014-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date=April 7, 2020 |access-date=February 25, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title='Top 100 Players of 2014': Antonio Brown |url=http://www.nfl.com/videos/pittsburgh-steelers/0ap2000000361710 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005203745/https://www.nfl.com/videos/ |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=February 25, 2018 |website=NFL.com |language=en}}

==2014 season==

In the season-opener against the Cleveland Browns, while returning a punt, Brown attempted to hurdle Browns punter Spencer Lanning and kicked him in the facemask, garnering significant media attention as well as a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Scott |date=September 7, 2014 |title=Antonio Brown jump-kicks punter |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/11483081/antonio-brown-pittsburgh-steelers-jump-kicks-cleveland-browns-punter-failed-hurdle-attempt |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204106/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/11483081/antonio-brown-pittsburgh-steelers-jump-kicks-cleveland-browns-punter-failed-hurdle-attempt |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=September 23, 2019 |website=ESPN.com}} He finished the narrow 30–27 victory with five receptions for 116 yards and a touchdown. He later apologized for the kick, calling it an accident.{{Cite web |title=Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers – September 7th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409070pit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171215111417/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409070pit.htm |archive-date=December 15, 2017 |access-date=February 26, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Brown was fined $8,200 for the kick.{{Cite magazine |date=September 7, 2014 |title=Steelers WR Antonio Brown penalized for kicking Browns' punter in face |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2014/09/07/antonio-brown-face-kick-steelers-browns |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204139/https://www.si.com/nfl/2014/09/07/antonio-brown-face-kick-steelers-browns |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=September 23, 2019 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}} On October 20 against the Houston Texans, Brown threw his first NFL touchdown pass, a three-yard pass to wide receiver Lance Moore, in a 30–23 victory on Monday Night Football.{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers – October 20th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201410200pit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170824233010/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201410200pit.htm |archive-date=August 24, 2017 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The following game, Brown caught ten passes for 133 yards and two touchdowns in a 51–34 victory over the Indianapolis Colts.{{Cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers – October 26th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201410260pit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110005229/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201410260pit.htm |archive-date=November 10, 2017 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} During Week 9 against the Baltimore Ravens, Brown made a season-high 11 catches for a season-high 144 yards, including a 54-yard touchdown reception.{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers – November 2nd, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201411020pit.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012180741/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201411020pit.htm |archive-date=October 12, 2020 |access-date=October 12, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 13, against the New Orleans Saints, he had eight receptions for 97 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 35–32 loss.{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Pittsburgh Steelers – November 30th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201411300pit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012181022/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201411300pit.htm |archive-date=October 12, 2020 |access-date=October 12, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 14 against the Cincinnati Bengals, he had nine receptions for 117 receiving yards in the 42–21 victory.{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals – December 7th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201412070cin.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180113150300/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201412070cin.htm |archive-date=January 13, 2018 |access-date=October 12, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the following game against the Atlanta Falcons, he had ten receptions for 123 receiving yards in the 27–20 victory.{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh Steelers at Atlanta Falcons – December 14th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201412140atl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200425135600/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201412140atl.htm |archive-date=April 25, 2020 |access-date=October 12, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the regular-season finale, the second divisional matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, he had seven receptions for 128 yards and a touchdown to go along with a 71-yard punt return touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers – December 28th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201412280pit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180113150237/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201412280pit.htm |archive-date=January 13, 2018 |access-date=February 25, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} His successful performance earned him AFC Special Teams Player of the Week.{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Week 17 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/week_17.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180226175215/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/week_17.htm |archive-date=February 26, 2018 |access-date=February 25, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

In 2014, Brown led the NFL in receptions (129), receiving yards (1,698), and was tied for second in touchdowns (13); all three were new team records.{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Receiving |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/receiving.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160825191725/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/receiving.htm |archive-date=August 25, 2016 |access-date=December 26, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He became the first Steeler to lead the league in receiving yards since Roy Jefferson in 1968.{{Cite web |title=1968 NFL Leaders and Leaderboards |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1968/leaders.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200719213158/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1968/leaders.htm |archive-date=July 19, 2020 |access-date=October 13, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The Steelers made the playoffs and faced off against the Ravens in the Wild Card Round.{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005194117/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/ |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=February 25, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the 30–17 loss, he had nine receptions for 117 yards.{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers – January 3rd, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201501030pit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171231051625/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201501030pit.htm |archive-date=December 31, 2017 |access-date=February 25, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} His successful season garnered him a third Pro Bowl selection.{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/probowl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180816061701/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/probowl.htm |archive-date=August 16, 2018 |access-date=February 25, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was ranked eighth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015.{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2015-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200508061426/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2015-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date=May 8, 2020 |access-date=February 25, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title='Top 100 Players of 2015': No. 8 Antonio Brown |url=http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-top100-2015/0ap3000000500628/Top-100-Players-of-2015-No-8-Antonio-Brown |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180226092218/http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-top100-2015/0ap3000000500628/Top-100-Players-of-2015-No-8-Antonio-Brown |archive-date=February 26, 2018 |access-date=February 25, 2018 |website=NFL.com |language=en}}

==2015 season==

File:Antonio Brown 2015.jpg in 2015]]

Brown started in the season-opening 28–21 loss to the New England Patriots and caught nine passes for 133 yards and a touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh Steelers at New England Patriots – September 10th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509100nwe.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110061623/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509100nwe.htm |archive-date=November 10, 2017 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The following week, he had nine receptions for 195 yards and a touchdown in the 43–18 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at Pittsburgh Steelers – September 20th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509200pit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110080359/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509200pit.htm |archive-date=November 10, 2017 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} This brought his career total to 5,587 yards, good for 200th on the NFL's all-time receiving yards list{{Cite magazine |date=September 21, 2015 |title=NFL Week 2: Antonio Brown's receiving yards, more in Backdoor Cover |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2015/09/21/nfl-week-2-backdoor-cover-antonio-brown-adrian-peterson |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306110045/http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/09/21/nfl-week-2-backdoor-cover-antonio-brown-adrian-peterson |archive-date=March 6, 2016 |access-date=October 12, 2020 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}} and surpassing Steelers' legend Lynn Swann.{{Cite web |title=Antonio Brown passes Lynn Swann in receiving yards with TD |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/Article/Antonio-Brown-passes-Lynn-Swann-in-receiving-yards-with-TD-39596208/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013193143/https://247sports.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/Article/Antonio-Brown-passes-Lynn-Swann-in-receiving-yards-with-TD-39596208/ |archive-date=October 13, 2020 |access-date=October 12, 2020 |website=247 Sports |language=en-US}} On November 8, Brown caught a career-high 17 passes for a career-high 284 yards in a narrow 38–35 victory over the Oakland Raiders.{{Cite web |title=Oakland Raiders at Pittsburgh Steelers – November 8th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201511080pit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110005347/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201511080pit.htm |archive-date=November 10, 2017 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} His 284 receiving yards broke Keenan McCardell's mark of 232 for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 1996 for most receiving yards in a game without a receiving touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Most receiving yards in a game without a receiving touchdown, NFL history |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/H3qJU |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204136/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/play-index/tiny.fcgi?id=H3qJU |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=February 25, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On December 6, he caught eight passes for 118 yards and two touchdowns in a 45–10 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in.{{Cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers – December 6th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201512060pit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110080355/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201512060pit.htm |archive-date=November 10, 2017 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} This game is particularly notable for a play in which Brown returned a punt for a touchdown and proceeded to leap onto the goalpost. He was flagged on the play for excessive celebration. On December 9, Brown was fined $11,576 by the NFL for the incident.{{Cite magazine |date=December 9, 2015 |title=Antonio Brown fined for touchdown celebration with goalpost |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2015/12/09/antonio-brown-fined-touchdown-celebration-goal-post-pittsburgh-steelers |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160204061156/http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/12/09/antonio-brown-fined-touchdown-celebration-goal-post-pittsburgh-steelers |archive-date=February 4, 2016 |access-date=October 9, 2016 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}} For his efforts against the Colts, he earned his third career AFC Special Teams Player of the Week Award.{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Week 13 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/week_13.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227034300/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/week_13.htm |archive-date=February 27, 2018 |access-date=February 25, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In a week 15 34–27 victory over the Denver Broncos, he caught 16 passes for 189 yards and two touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Denver Broncos at Pittsburgh Steelers – December 20th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201512200pit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200611092045/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201512200pit.htm |archive-date=June 11, 2020 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} For his performance against the Broncos, he was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week.{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Week 15 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/week_15.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204209/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/week_15.htm |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=February 25, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On January 3, Brown caught 13 passes for 187 yards and a touchdown in a 28–12 win over the Cleveland Browns in the regular season finale.

He finished the regular season with a league-high 136 receptions for 1,834 yards and 10 touchdowns{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Receiving |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/receiving.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170824233012/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/receiving.htm |archive-date=August 24, 2017 |access-date=August 24, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference}} – the first two marks surpassing his own team records of 129 catches and 1,698 yards. He set the record for most receptions in a two-year span with 265 from 2014 to 2015; and most receptions in a three-year span with 375 from 2013 to 2015. With his 16 receptions against the Browns, Brown became the first receiver to have two games with at least 16 catches in a single season, and his four games of at least 175 yards in a season set a new NFL record.{{Cite web |title=Two 16+ reception games, single season, NFL history |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/8EmEW |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204133/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/play-index/tiny.fcgi?id=8EmEW |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=February 25, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Games with at least 175 receiving yards, single season, NFL history |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/wkvh5 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204134/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/play-index/tiny.fcgi?id=wkvh5 |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=February 25, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

The Steelers opened postseason play with a Wild Card game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Late in the fourth quarter, Brown left the contest with a concussion after taking a hit from Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict.{{Cite magazine |date=January 10, 2016 |title=Steelers WR Brown suffers concussion on hit from Vontaze Burfict |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2016/01/10/nfl-playoffs-2016-steelers-bengals-antonio-brown-vontaze-burfict |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191002084235/https://www.si.com/nfl/2016/01/10/nfl-playoffs-2016-steelers-bengals-antonio-brown-vontaze-burfict |archive-date=October 2, 2019 |access-date=October 12, 2020 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}} The Steelers went on to win the game by a score of 18–16.{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals – January 9th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201601090cin.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110080418/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201601090cin.htm |archive-date=November 10, 2017 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The injury kept Brown out of the Steelers' next game in the Divisional Round, where they lost 23–16 to the eventual Super Bowl 50 champion Denver Broncos.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos – January 17th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201601170den.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180707091418/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201601170den.htm |archive-date=July 7, 2018 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

Brown was named to his third consecutive and fourth career Pro Bowl, his second first-team All-Pro, and was ranked as the top wide receiver and the fourth best player on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2016.{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/probowl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180308103829/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/probowl.htm |archive-date=March 8, 2018 |access-date=February 25, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL All-Pros |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/allpro.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180125134542/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/allpro.htm |archive-date=January 25, 2018 |access-date=February 25, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title='Top 100 Players of 2016': No. 4 Antonio Brown |url=http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-top100-2016/0ap3000000673258/Top-100-Players-of-2016-No-4-Antonio-Brown |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191022084734/http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-top100-2016/0ap3000000673258/Top-100-Players-of-2016-No-4-Antonio-Brown |archive-date=October 22, 2019 |access-date=September 23, 2019 |website=NFL.com}}

==2016 season==

File:Antonio Brown vs Redskins 2016.jpg

Brown started in the season opener against the Washington Redskins on Monday Night Football and finished the 38–16 victory with eight receptions for 126 yards and two touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh Steelers at Washington Redskins – September 12th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201609120was.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110115900/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201609120was.htm |archive-date=November 10, 2017 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} After the game, the NFL fined him a combined $15,191 for wearing baby blue cleats, which violated the league's uniform policy, and for twerking after scoring his second touchdown.{{Cite news |last=Fowler |first=Jeremy |date=September 15, 2016 |title=Antonio Brown on fines for TD twerk, cleats: 'Nothing to a boss' |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/antonio-brown-fines-td-twerk-cleats-boss/story?id=42122332 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204140/https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/antonio-brown-fines-td-twerk-cleats-boss/story?id=42122332 |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=October 9, 2016 |work=ABC News}}{{Cite magazine |date=September 16, 2016 |title=Antonio Brown fined $9,115 for twerking in end zone |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2016/09/16/antonio-brown-fined-twerking-end-zone-shoes |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204136/https://www.si.com/nfl/2016/09/16/antonio-brown-fined-twerking-end-zone-shoes |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=October 9, 2016 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}} After performing a similar dance in the end zone in Week 4 against the Kansas City Chiefs, Brown was fined $24,309.{{Cite news |last=Roth |first=Dan |date=October 6, 2016 |title=Antonio Brown's twerk celebration draws $24,000 fine |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2016/10/06/antonio-browns-twerk-celebration-draws-24000-fine/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201113201750/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2016/10/06/antonio-browns-twerk-celebration-draws-24000-fine/ |archive-date=November 13, 2020 |access-date=October 9, 2016 |newspaper=The Washington Post}} The second fine was largely criticized by sportswriters, who considered it much too steep a penalty for a celebration.{{Cite news |last=Wilder |first=Charlotte |date=October 7, 2016 |title=Don't stop twerking, Antonio Brown |url=http://ftw.usatoday.com/2016/10/antonio-brown-twerking-fine-chiefs |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008181449/http://ftw.usatoday.com/2016/10/antonio-brown-twerking-fine-chiefs |archive-date=October 8, 2016 |access-date=October 9, 2016 |work=USA Today}}{{Cite news |last=Brinson |first=Will |date=October 7, 2016 |title=Antonio Brown draws a ridiculously large fine for his latest end-zone twerk |url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/antonio-brown-draws-a-ridiculously-large-fine-for-his-latest-end-zone-twerk/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010051426/http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/antonio-brown-draws-a-ridiculously-large-fine-for-his-latest-end-zone-twerk/ |archive-date=October 10, 2016 |access-date=October 9, 2016 |work=CBS Sports}} The league reasoned that the dances were "sexually suggestive".{{Cite news |date=October 6, 2016 |title=Pittsburgh Steelers' Antonio Brown fined again for TD celebration |url=http://www.upi.com/Sports_News/NFL/2016/10/06/Pittsburgh-Steelers-Antonio-Brown-fined-again-for-TD-celebration-Video/4191475797609/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009085112/http://www.upi.com/Sports_News/NFL/2016/10/06/Pittsburgh-Steelers-Antonio-Brown-fined-again-for-TD-celebration-Video/4191475797609/ |archive-date=October 9, 2016 |access-date=October 9, 2016 |work=United Press International |publisher=The Sports Xchange}}

During Week 3 in a 34–3 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Brown moved into the NFL top 100 all-time for career receptions,{{Cite web |last=Loede |first=Matt |date=September 26, 2016 |title=Steelers Beaten Every Which Way, Embarrassed By Eagles 34–3 in Philadelphia |url=https://www.steelersgab.com/2016/09/25/steelers-beaten-every-way-embarrassed-eagles-34-3-philadelphia/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013193206/https://www.steelersgab.com/2016/09/25/steelers-beaten-every-way-embarrassed-eagles-34-3-philadelphia/ |archive-date=October 13, 2020 |access-date=October 13, 2020 |website=Steelers Gab |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=NFL Receptions Career Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/rec_career.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190415095154/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/rec_career.htm |archive-date=April 15, 2019 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} and in Week 9 against the Baltimore Ravens, he joined the top 100 for career receiving yards. During Week 10, Brown caught a season-high 14 passes for a season-high 154 yards and a touchdown in a 35–30 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.{{Cite web |title=Dallas Cowboys at Pittsburgh Steelers – November 13th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201611130pit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110114311/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201611130pit.htm |archive-date=November 10, 2017 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Two weeks later, he finished with five receptions for 91 yards and a career-high three touchdown receptions, as the Steelers defeated the Indianapolis Colts on the road by a score of 28–7 on Thanksgiving.{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh Steelers at Indianapolis Colts – November 24th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201611240clt.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110063256/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201611240clt.htm |archive-date=November 10, 2017 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

Brown finished the regular season with 106 receptions (second in the NFL to Larry Fitzgerald) for 1,284 yards and 12 touchdowns in 15 games.{{Cite web |title=2016 NFL Receiving |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2016/receiving.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170915021041/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2016/receiving.htm |archive-date=September 15, 2017 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The Steelers decided to sit him for the season finale against the Cleveland Browns, as they had already clinched a playoff berth.{{Cite web |title=Steelers to sit stars in finale against Browns |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2016/12/29/steelers-to-sit-stars-in-finale-against-browns/95957286/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161229181852/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2016/12/29/steelers-to-sit-stars-in-finale-against-browns/95957286/ |archive-date=December 29, 2016 |access-date=October 13, 2020 |website=USA Today |language=en-US}} At the end of the 2016 regular season, Brown ranked second in career receptions and third in career receiving yards for the Steelers franchise, and 57th and 78th all-time among NFL players in those categories.

In the 2016 season, Brown posted his fourth consecutive and fifth career season with at least 1,000 receiving yards, earning him his fourth consecutive and fifth career Pro Bowl selection on December 20, 2016.{{Cite web |date=December 20, 2016 |title=NFL announces 2017 Pro Bowl rosters |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-announces-2017-pro-bowl-rosters-0ap3000000760503 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181117075658/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000760503/article/nfl-announces-2017-pro-bowl-rosters |archive-date=November 17, 2018 |access-date=January 30, 2022 |website=NFL.com}} He was named First-team All-Pro for the third consecutive time.{{Cite web |date=January 6, 2017 |title=Three rookies, Matt Ryan among players named to All-Pro team |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/three-rookies-matt-ryan-among-players-named-to-all-pro-team-0ap3000000770458 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180617193111/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000770458/article/three-rookies-matt-ryan-among-players-named-to-allpro-team?campaign=Twitter_atn |archive-date=June 17, 2018 |access-date=September 21, 2019 |website=NFL.com}}

On January 8, 2017, Brown caught five passes for 124 yards and two touchdowns in a 30–12 victory over the Miami Dolphins in the AFC Wild Card Round game.{{Cite web |last=Graves |first=Will |date=January 9, 2017 |title=NFL: "Big Three" power Steelers by Dolphins 30–12 |url=https://www.sltrib.com/sports/nfl/2017/01/10/nfl-big-three-power-steelers-by-dolphins-30-12/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204140/https://www.sltrib.com/sports/nfl/2017/01/10/nfl-big-three-power-steelers-by-dolphins-30-12/ |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=December 22, 2019 |website=The Salt Lake Tribune |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press}} His two touchdowns of 50 and 62 yards were the first time that a player had caught two 50+ yard touchdowns in a single post-season game since Randy Moss in 2001,{{Cite news |last=Fowler |first=Jeremy |date=January 8, 2017 |title=Steelers WR Antonio Brown scores two touchdowns on first two drives of game |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18431504/pittsburgh-steelers-wide-receiver-antonio-brown-racks-first-ever-scores-nfl-postseason |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110191640/http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18431504/pittsburgh-steelers-wide-receiver-antonio-brown-racks-first-ever-scores-nfl-postseason |archive-date=January 10, 2017 |access-date=January 17, 2017 |work=ESPN}}. Note that Jacoby Jones caught a 56 yard touchdown pass and returned a kickoff 108 yards in 2013. the first time ever in the first quarter,{{efn|Ricky Sanders is the only player to do so in the second quarter (in 1988), Wayne Millner is the only player in the third quarter (in 1938).}} and the first time a Steeler had two receiving touchdowns in a Wild Card game.{{efn|Brown is one of four Steelers with two receiving touchdowns in a playoff game. The 124 yards were also a Steeler record for a Wild Card game, and tied for fourth-best in any Pittsburgh playoff game.}} In the Divisional Round, Brown caught six passes for 108 yards in an 18–16 road victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, becoming the third Steeler with four or more 100-yard receiving playoff games.{{efn|The others are Hines Ward with four and John Stallworth with five. Brown also joined three other Steelers for the most 100-yard playoff games in a single postseason with two.}} After the game, Brown broadcast the team's locker room celebration on Facebook Live in violation of NFL rules and despite the requests of teammates Ben Roethlisberger and Ramon Foster to "keep a low profile on social media". The broadcast included head coach Mike Tomlin speaking crudely about their championship round opponent, the New England Patriots, for which Tomlin later apologized and disciplined Brown.{{Cite news |last=Smith |first=Michael David |date=January 18, 2017 |title=Antonio Brown: "I absolutely regret the Facebook Live situation" |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/01/18/antonio-brown-i-absolutely-regret-the-facebook-live-situation/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170119140744/http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/01/18/antonio-brown-i-absolutely-regret-the-facebook-live-situation/ |archive-date=January 19, 2017 |access-date=January 19, 2017 |work=ProFootballTalk |publisher=NBC Sports}} Brown had been paid $244,000 by Facebook before the season to "create content" for live channels.{{Cite news |last1=Seetharaman |first1=Deepa |last2=Perlberg |first2=Steven |date=July 19, 2016 |title=Facebook to Pay Internet Stars for Live Video |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/facebook-to-pay-internet-stars-for-live-video-1468920602 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200306205353/https://www.wsj.com/articles/facebook-to-pay-internet-stars-for-live-video-1468920602 |archive-date=March 6, 2020 |access-date=September 21, 2019 |work=The Wall Street Journal}} In the AFC Championship against the Patriots, Brown had seven receptions for 77 yards in the 36–17 road loss.{{Cite web |title=AFC Championship – Pittsburgh Steelers at New England Patriots – January 22nd, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701220nwe.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110114517/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701220nwe.htm |archive-date=November 10, 2017 |access-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} For his accomplishments in the 2016 season, he was ranked fourth on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2017.{{Cite web |title=2017 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2017-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170929231923/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2017-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date=September 29, 2017 |access-date=February 25, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title='Top 100 Players of 2017': No. 4 Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown |url=http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-top100-2017/0ap3000000817551/Top-100-Players-of-2017-No-4-Antonio-Brown |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204145/https://www.nfl.com/videos/ |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=February 25, 2018 |website=NFL.com |language=en}}

==2017 season==

On February 27, 2017, Brown signed a new five-year contract with the Steelers through the 2021 season. The contract was a four-year extension worth $68 million ($19 million guaranteed at signing) with a $17 million annual salary, making Brown the highest paid wide receiver in the NFL.{{Cite web |last=Varley |first=Teresa |date=February 27, 2017 |title=Brown signed to a new five-year contract |url=http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Brown-signed-to-a-new-five-year-contract/bcbe221d-69a7-4efe-a1f1-b11b8e1377d1 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170907140650/http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Brown-signed-to-a-new-five-year-contract/bcbe221d-69a7-4efe-a1f1-b11b8e1377d1 |archive-date=September 7, 2017 |access-date=March 8, 2019 |website=Steelers.com}}{{Cite web |last=Sessler |first=Marc |date=February 27, 2017 |title=Steelers sign Antonio Brown to new five-year deal |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/steelers-sign-antonio-brown-to-new-five-year-deal-0ap3000000788040 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204144/https://www.nfl.com/news/steelers-sign-antonio-brown-to-new-five-year-deal-0ap3000000788040 |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=January 30, 2022 |website=NFL.com}}

In the season-opener against the Cleveland Browns, Brown recorded 182 receiving yards on 11 receptions as the Steelers won on the road by a score of 21–18.{{Cite web |date=September 10, 2017 |title=Antonio Brown's big day helps Pittsburgh Steelers beat Cleveland Browns, 21–18 |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/new-england-patriots/antonio-browns-big-day-helps-pittsburgh-steelers-beat-cleveland-browns-21-18 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190923214541/https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/new-england-patriots/antonio-browns-big-day-helps-pittsburgh-steelers-beat-cleveland-browns-21-18 |archive-date=September 23, 2019 |access-date=September 23, 2019 |website=NBC Sports Boston |agency=Associated Press}} His 182 receiving yards led all NFL receivers for the season opening week.{{Cite web |title=Week 1 Receiving Results |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/QCDuz |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204149/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/play-index/tiny.fcgi?id=QCDuz |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=February 26, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In addition, he caught all 11 of his targets, which marked a career-high in terms of receptions with a 100% completion rate.{{Cite web |title=Antonio Brown Career Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrowAn04/gamelog/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171007022816/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrowAn04/gamelog/ |archive-date=October 7, 2017 |access-date=October 6, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference}} During a Week 4 26–9 road victory over the Baltimore Ravens, Brown became angry over not being thrown the ball by Ben Roethlisberger on an incomplete play, and was filmed throwing a Gatorade cooler and yelling at coaches.{{Cite web |last=D'Andrea |first=Christian |date=October 1, 2017 |title=Antonio Brown flipped a cooler and screamed at coaches after not getting thrown to |url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2017/10/1/16392994/antonio-brown-flipped-cooler-screamed-at-coaches |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190906001319/https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2017/10/1/16392994/antonio-brown-flipped-cooler-screamed-at-coaches |archive-date=September 6, 2019 |access-date=September 5, 2019 |website=SB Nation}} During Week 11 against the Tennessee Titans, Brown made a one-handed catch adjacent to his helmet in the end zone for a touchdown. Overall, he had 10 receptions for 144 yards and three touchdowns as the Steelers won 40–17.{{Cite web |last=Wesseling |first=Chris |date=November 17, 2017 |title=Antonio Brown, Steelers romp to victory over Titans |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/antonio-brown-steelers-romp-to-victory-over-titans-0ap3000000878403 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204154/https://www.nfl.com/news/antonio-brown-steelers-romp-to-victory-over-titans-0ap3000000878403 |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=January 30, 2022 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |date=November 16, 2017 |title=Social media reacts to Antonio Brown's amazing catch |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/social-media-reacts-to-antonio-brown-s-amazing-catch-0ap3000000878371 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204155/https://www.nfl.com/news/social-media-reacts-to-antonio-brown-s-amazing-catch-0ap3000000878371 |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=January 30, 2022 |website=NFL.com}} Brown joined John Stallworth as the only Steelers player with two career games with at least three receiving touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Players with at least three receiving touchdowns in a single game, by total of games, Pittsburgh Steelers |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/dU1aQ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204158/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/play-index/tiny.fcgi?id=dU1aQ |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=September 21, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} For his performance in Week 11, Brown was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week.{{Cite web |last=Lam |first=Quang M. |date=November 22, 2017 |title=Antonio Brown, Mark Ingram among Players of Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/antonio-brown-mark-ingram-among-players-of-week-0ap3000000881394 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201030831/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000881394/article/antonio-brown-mark-ingram-among-players-of-week |archive-date=December 1, 2017 |access-date=January 30, 2022 |website=NFL.com}} In the next game against the Green Bay Packers, he had 169 receiving yards and two touchdowns, including two sideline receptions for 37 yards in the final 17 seconds to set up the game-winning field goal.{{Cite web |title=Green Bay Packers at Pittsburgh Steelers – November 26th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201711260pit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330162027/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201711260pit.htm |archive-date=March 30, 2018 |access-date=December 21, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Brown became the fifth player since the 1970 merger with four games with at least 150 receiving yards in the first 12 weeks of a season.{{Cite web |title=Players with at least 150 receiving yards in a single game, by total of games, Weeks 1–12, NFL history |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/MJ0Yi |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204157/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/play-index/tiny.fcgi?id=MJ0Yi |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=September 21, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Plagued with a minor toe injury,{{Cite web |date=December 4, 2017 |title=Antonio Brown plays for Steelers against Bengals |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000888261/article/antonio-brown-active-for-steelers-against-bengals |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190428152054/https://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000888261/article/antonio-brown-active-for-steelers-against-bengals |archive-date=April 28, 2019 |access-date=December 4, 2017 |website=NFL.com}} in Week 14 against the Ravens, Brown finished with a season-high 213 receiving yards on 11 receptions, helping the Steelers narrowly win 39–38 and clinch the AFC North title.{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers – December 10th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201712100pit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200603120024/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201712100pit.htm |archive-date=June 3, 2020 |access-date=December 15, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} His 213-yard performance marked the second time in his career with at least 200 receiving yards in a single game.{{Cite news |last=Wilson |first=Ryan |date=December 11, 2017 |title=Ravens vs. Steelers score, highlights: Big Ben leads comeback with career night |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ravens-vs-steelers-score-highlights-big-ben-leads-comeback-with-career-night/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204156/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ravens-vs-steelers-score-highlights-big-ben-leads-comeback-with-career-night/ |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=December 20, 2017 |work=CBS Sports |language=en}} During Week 15 against the New England Patriots, Brown left the game with a left calf injury, and was taken to the hospital. Shortly after the Steelers' 27–24 loss to the AFC East-clinching Patriots, it was revealed that Brown's left calf was partially torn, meaning that he would not play for the rest of the regular season, but would return during the playoffs.{{Cite web |last=Bergman |first=Jeremy |date=December 17, 2017 |title=Antonio Brown out with partially torn calf at least until playoffs |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/antonio-brown-partially-torn-calf-out-until-playoffs-0ap3000000894417 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171219174430/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000894417/article/brown-out-with-partially-torn-calf-at-least-until-playoffs |archive-date=December 19, 2017 |access-date=January 30, 2022 |website=NFL.com}} He returned in the Divisional Round of the playoffs, recording seven catches for 132 yards and two touchdowns as the Steelers lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars by a score of 45–42.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Jacksonville Jaguars at Pittsburgh Steelers – January 14th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201801140pit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180115214635/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201801140pit.htm |archive-date=January 15, 2018 |access-date=February 25, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

Brown finished the 2017 season with a league-leading 1,533 receiving yards. He became the first player in Steelers franchise history to lead the league in receiving yards twice.{{Cite web |title=Antonio Brown wins 2017 receiving title |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/Article/Pittsburgh-Steelers-WR-Antonio-Brown-wins-2017-receiving-title-112973248/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013193144/https://247sports.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/Article/Pittsburgh-Steelers-WR-Antonio-Brown-wins-2017-receiving-title-112973248/ |archive-date=October 13, 2020 |access-date=October 13, 2020 |website=247 Sports |language=en-US}} He finished fifth in the league with 101 receptions and tied for fourth in the league with nine touchdown receptions.{{Cite web |title=2017 NFL Receiving |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2017/receiving.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180217163205/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2017/receiving.htm |archive-date=February 17, 2018 |access-date=February 25, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was named to his sixth Pro Bowl, and was named first-team All-Pro as a unanimous selection.{{Cite web |date=December 19, 2017 |title=NFL announces 2018 Pro Bowl rosters |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/updated-player-rosters-for-2018-pro-bowl-in-orlando-0ap3000000895772 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171220125215/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000895772/article/nfl-announces-2018-pro-bowl-rosters |archive-date=December 20, 2017 |access-date=January 30, 2022 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=January 5, 2018 |title=All-Pro Team: Antonio Brown is unanimous selection |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/all-pro-team-antonio-brown-is-unanimous-selection-0ap3000000903015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180118185050/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000903015/article/allpro-team-antonio-brown-is-unanimous-selection |archive-date=January 18, 2018 |access-date=January 30, 2022 |website=NFL.com}} He was ranked the second best player, as well as the best wide receiver, by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2018.{{Cite web |title=2018 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2018-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220603044440/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2018-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date=June 3, 2022 |access-date=June 11, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

==2018 season==

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On July 18, 2018, Brown was announced as the cover athlete for Madden NFL 19.{{Cite web |last=Fowler |first=Jeremy |date=July 18, 2018 |title=Steelers receiver Antonio Brown featured on Madden cover |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24129734/steelers-wr-antonio-brown-madden-19-cover |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180721124121/http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24129734/steelers-wr-antonio-brown-madden-19-cover |archive-date=July 21, 2018 |access-date=July 21, 2018 |website=ESPN.com}}

In the season opener against the Cleveland Browns, Brown reached 10,000 career receiving yards. He achieved the milestone in 116 career games; only two NFL players have reached the mark in fewer games (Calvin Johnson in 115 games and Julio Jones in 104 games).{{Cite web |last=McClure |first=Vaughn |date=November 11, 2018 |title=Antonio Brown Becomes 2nd-Fastest Player To 10,000 Receiving Yards |url=http://www.espn.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/33343 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190108045926/http://www.espn.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/33343 |archive-date=January 8, 2019 |access-date=October 5, 2019 |website=ESPN}} Brown finished the 21–21 tie with nine catches for 93 yards and a touchdown.{{Cite news |last=Chiappelli |first=Kirstie |date=September 9, 2018 |title=Steelers, Browns tie in wet 'n' wild OT thriller |url=http://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/browns-steelers-james-conner-tyrod-taylor-antonio-brown-rain-nfl-week-1-results-fantasy-stats/145iqvfoodem61nt1j4qe0qdsv |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204159/https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/browns-steelers-james-conner-tyrod-taylor-antonio-brown-rain-nfl-week-1-results-fantasy-stats/145iqvfoodem61nt1j4qe0qdsv |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=October 31, 2018 |work=Sporting News}} During Week 5 against the Atlanta Falcons, he had six catches for 101 yards and two touchdowns.{{Cite news |date=October 7, 2018 |title=Antonio Brown scores twice as Steelers roll past reeling Falcons |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2018/10/07/brown-scores-twice-steelers-roll-past-reeling-falcons-41-17/38082481/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204157/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2018/10/07/brown-scores-twice-steelers-roll-past-reeling-falcons-41-17/38082481/ |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=October 31, 2018 |work=USA Today |language=en |agency=Associated Press}} In the next game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Brown had five catches for 105 yards and caught the game-winning touchdown with 10 seconds left in the fourth quarter.{{Cite news |last=Edholm |first=Eric |date=October 14, 2018 |title=Steelers foil Bengals again, this time with late TD from Antonio Brown |url=https://www.profootballweekly.com/2018/10/14/steelers-foil-bengals-again-this-time-with-late-td-from-antonio-brown/as2k24/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181101015326/https://www.profootballweekly.com/2018/10/14/steelers-foil-bengals-again-this-time-with-late-td-from-antonio-brown/as2k24/ |archive-date=November 1, 2018 |access-date=October 31, 2018 |work=Pro Football Weekly}} He was also a victim of a dirty hit from Vontaze Burfict in the game.{{Cite news |last=Joseph |first=Andrew |date=October 14, 2018 |title=Vontaze Burfict takes cheap shot at Antonio Brown's head |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ftw/2018/10/14/vontaze-burfict-is-back-to-taking-cheap-shots-at-antonio-browns-head/38156965/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204339/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ftw/2018/10/14/vontaze-burfict-is-back-to-taking-cheap-shots-at-antonio-browns-head/38156965/ |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=October 31, 2018 |work=USA Today |language=en}} During Week 11 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Brown had five receptions for 117 yards and a touchdown in a narrow 20–16 road victory.{{Cite web |last=Gorman |first=Kevin |date=November 19, 2018 |title=Steelers wide receivers win war of words with Jaguars corners |url=https://triblive.com/sports/steelers/14312535-74/steelers-wide-receivers-win-war-of-words-with-jaguars-corners |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204346/https://archive.triblive.com/ccpa/?page=/sports/steelers/14312535-74/steelers-wide-receivers-win-war-of-words-with-jaguars-corners |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=December 6, 2018 |website=triblive.com}} Two weeks later, he had 10 receptions for 154 yards and a touchdown in a 33–30 loss against the Los Angeles Chargers.{{Cite web |date=December 3, 2018 |title=Steelers' Antonio Brown: Season-high receiving yards in loss |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/steelers-antonio-brown-season-high-receiving-yards-in-loss/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204252/https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/steelers-antonio-brown-season-high-receiving-yards-in-loss/ |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=December 6, 2018 |work=CBS Sports |language=en}} During Week 16 against the New Orleans Saints, Brown finished with 14 receptions 185 receiving yards and two touchdowns.{{Cite web |date=December 23, 2018 |title=Steelers' Antonio Brown: Monstrous outing against Saints |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/steelers-antonio-brown-monstrous-outing-against-saints/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204300/https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/steelers-antonio-brown-monstrous-outing-against-saints/ |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=January 22, 2019 |work=CBS Sports |language=en}} He would then tie with Brandon Marshall for most seasons with 1,000 yards and 100 receptions in NFL history with 6.{{Cite web |title=Most seasons with 100 receptions and 1,000 receiving yards, NFL history |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/tBoJ7 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204337/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/play-index/tiny.fcgi?id=tBoJ7 |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=December 18, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Overall, Brown finished the 2018 season with 104 receptions for 1,297 and a career-high 15 touchdowns.{{Cite web |last=Fowler |first=Jeremy |date=December 27, 2018 |title=Antonio Brown and JuJu Smith-Schuster hit historic milestone |url=http://www.espn.com/blog/pittsburgh-steelers/post/_/id/29832 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204226/https://www.espn.com/blog/pittsburgh-steelers/post/_/id/29832 |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=January 22, 2019 |website=ESPN |language=en}} He was ranked 7th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2019.{{Cite web |title=2019 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2019-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220405061617/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2019-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date=April 5, 2022 |access-date=June 11, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

After allegedly getting into an argument with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, then skipping practices leading up to the Week 17 game against the Bengals, Brown was benched for that game.{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Charean |author-link=Charean Williams |date=December 31, 2018 |title=Report: Antonio Brown missed game for disciplinary reasons, not injury |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/12/31/report-antonio-brown-missed-game-for-disciplinary-reasons-not-injury/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204204/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/12/31/report-antonio-brown-missed-game-for-disciplinary-reasons-not-injury/ |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=February 2, 2019 |website=ProFootballTalk |publisher=NBC Sports |language=en}} Following the season, reports surfaced indicating Brown's dissatisfaction with his role on the Steelers, and he eventually requested a trade.

=Oakland Raiders=

On March 9, 2019, the Steelers agreed to trade Brown to the Oakland Raiders in exchange for a third and a fifth round selections in the 2019 NFL draft. The deal became official on March 13.{{Cite web |date=March 13, 2019 |title=Raiders acquire All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown |url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-acquire-all-pro-wide-receiver-antonio-brown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190331034319/https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-acquire-all-pro-wide-receiver-antonio-brown |archive-date=March 31, 2019 |access-date=September 21, 2019 |website=Raiders.com}} Prior to the trade to Oakland, reports surfaced that the Steelers were "close to a deal" with the Buffalo Bills, but that the deal was canceled after Brown protested on social media.{{Cite magazine |last=Axson |first=Scooby |date=March 8, 2019 |title='Very Few Options' Left For Steelers, Antonio Brown After Failed Bills Trade |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/03/08/pittsburgh-steelers-antonio-brown-buffalo-bills-trade-rumors |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204342/https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/03/08/pittsburgh-steelers-antonio-brown-buffalo-bills-trade-rumors |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=September 21, 2019 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en}}

In Brown's introductory press conference with the Raiders, he said "I'm here to elevate everything around me. I'm here to just be a surge of energy, of positivity, and good force. A great teammate and to bring out the best of everyone around me cause we all know it's not just about me."{{Cite web |last=Mullen |first=Logan |date=September 7, 2019 |title=This Antonio Brown Quote From Introductory Raiders Press Conference Aged Dreadfully |url=https://nesn.com/2019/09/this-antonio-brown-quote-from-introductory-raiders-press-conference-aged-dreadfully/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190909050547/https://nesn.com/2019/09/this-antonio-brown-quote-from-introductory-raiders-press-conference-aged-dreadfully/ |archive-date=September 9, 2019 |access-date=September 7, 2019 |website=www.nesn.com}} On August 3, Brown posted a picture of his heavily blistered feet on Instagram, which was later revealed to be frostbite to his feet due to not wearing proper footwear during a cryotherapy session. Brown's injury forced him to miss 10 out of 11 training camp practices with the Raiders.{{Cite web |last=Dator |first=James |date=August 12, 2019 |title=Antonio Brown's feet look like a horror show. Here's why. |url=https://www.sbnation.com/2019/8/8/20758582/antonio-brown-feet-frostbite-raiders-nfl |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190809124021/https://www.sbnation.com/2019/8/8/20758582/antonio-brown-feet-frostbite-raiders-nfl |archive-date=August 9, 2019 |access-date=August 12, 2019 |website=www.sbnation.com}}

On August 9, Brown filed a grievance to continue wearing his old helmet, even though it was discontinued and no longer approved by the NFL. He intended to retire from football if he had to wear a new helmet. Despite Brown's pleas to continue wearing his old helmet, an arbitrator denied his request.{{Cite web |last=Sullivan |first=Tyler |date=August 12, 2019 |title=Antonio Brown's grievance to wear old helmet denied by arbitrator, says he'll rejoin Raiders |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/antonio-browns-grievance-to-wear-old-helmet-denied-by-arbitrator-says-hell-rejoin-raiders/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190813040724/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/antonio-browns-grievance-to-wear-old-helmet-denied-by-arbitrator-says-hell-rejoin-raiders/ |archive-date=August 13, 2019 |access-date=August 12, 2019 |work=CBS Sports}} Brown eventually found a replacement for his old helmet, but it also did not meet the NFL's standards. Afterwards, he continued to not practice with the Raiders.{{Cite web |last=Baer |first=Jack |date=August 18, 2019 |title=Antonio Brown skips practice over helmet issue; Raiders GM wants him 'all in or out' |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/antonio-brown-raiders-helmet-practice-mayock-221755897.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204302/https://sports.yahoo.com/antonio-brown-raiders-helmet-practice-mayock-221755897.html |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=August 20, 2019 |website=www.sports.yahoo.com}} Brown filed a second grievance regarding his helmet on August 19, which was also rejected.{{Cite magazine |last=Carroll |first=Charlotte |date=August 19, 2019 |title=Report: Antonio Brown Files New Grievance Against NFL Over Helmet |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/08/19/antonio-brown-helmet-grievance-oakland-raiders |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204204/https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/08/20/antonio-brown-helmet-grievance-oakland-raiders |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=August 20, 2019 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}}{{Cite web |last=Maya |first=Adam |date=September 5, 2019 |title=Antonio Brown faces potential discipline from Raiders |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/antonio-brown-faces-potential-discipline-from-raiders-0ap3000001051098 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190905171518/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001051098/article/antonio-brown-faces-potential-discipline-from-raiders |archive-date=September 5, 2019 |access-date=January 30, 2022 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |last=Costley |first=Drew |date=August 25, 2019 |title=Antonio Brown lost the helmet battle, but he may have won the helmet war |url=https://www.sfgate.com/raiders/article/Antonio-Brown-helmet-deal-drew-rosenhaus-14379894.php |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190827010553/https://www.sfgate.com/raiders/article/Antonio-Brown-helmet-deal-drew-rosenhaus-14379894.php |archive-date=August 27, 2019 |access-date=August 26, 2019 |website=www.sfgate.com}} On September 4, Brown announced that he was using the Xenith Shadow helmet, which met the league's standards.{{Cite magazine |last=Shapiro |first=Michael |date=September 4, 2019 |title=Report: Antonio Brown Ends Helmet Saga, Chooses 'Xenith Shadow' Helmet for 2019 |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/09/04/antonio-brown-helmet-xenith-shadow-selection-raiders-wide-receiver |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204306/https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/09/04/antonio-brown-helmet-xenith-shadow-selection-raiders-wide-receiver |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=September 6, 2019 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}}

The same day Brown announced his helmet change, he was fined $54,000 by the Raiders organization for violating team rules, mainly due to unexcused absences and missing team practice sessions.{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=September 4, 2019 |title=Antonio Brown upset by Raiders fines over absences |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/antonio-brown-upset-by-raiders-fines-over-absences-0ap3000001047257 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190904152105/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001047257/article/antonio-brown-upset-by-raiders-fines-over-absences |archive-date=September 4, 2019 |access-date=January 30, 2022 |website=NFL.com}} Brown posted the letter of his fines on Instagram, a move that was scrutinized around the league. The following day, Brown confronted Raiders general manager Mike Mayock and had a verbal altercation, with reports stating that Brown called Mayock a "cracker", which Brown later denied. It was also reported that Brown threatened to hit Mayock, and had to be held back by several teammates, including linebacker Vontaze Burfict. Afterwards, he punted a football and said to Mayock "fine me for that".{{Cite web |last=Brinson |first=Will |date=September 5, 2019 |title=Raiders reportedly planning to suspend Antonio Brown after incident between WR and GM Mike Mayock |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/raiders-reportedly-planning-to-suspend-antonio-brown-after-incident-between-wr-and-gm-mike-mayock/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190905205727/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/raiders-reportedly-planning-to-suspend-antonio-brown-after-incident-between-wr-and-gm-mike-mayock/ |archive-date=September 5, 2019 |access-date=September 5, 2019 |work=CBS Sports}}{{Cite web |last=Gantt |first=Darin |date=September 5, 2019 |title=Vontaze Burfict, peacemaker, of course |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/09/05/vontaze-burfict-peacemaker-of-course/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204316/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/09/05/vontaze-burfict-peacemaker-of-course/ |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=September 6, 2019 |work=ProFootballTalk |publisher=NBC Sports}}

On September 6, Brown showed up at a Raiders' team meeting and made an emotional apology for his actions.{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Michael David |date=September 6, 2019 |title=Antonio Brown attends Raiders team meeting, gives "emotional apology" |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/09/06/antonio-brown-attends-raiders-team-meeting-gives-emotional-apology/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204319/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/09/06/antonio-brown-attends-raiders-team-meeting-gives-emotional-apology/ |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=September 6, 2019 |work=ProFootballTalk |publisher=NBC Sports}} When head coach Jon Gruden was asked if Brown would play in Week 1 against the Denver Broncos, he replied "That's the plan. Yes."{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=September 6, 2019 |title=Gruden: 'The plan' is for Antonio Brown to play Monday |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/gruden-the-plan-is-for-antonio-brown-to-play-monday-0ap3000001051543 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204259/https://www.nfl.com/news/gruden-the-plan-is-for-antonio-brown-to-play-monday-0ap3000001051543 |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=January 30, 2022 |website=NFL.com}} Later that day, Brown read a 20-second statement that read "I'm excited to be out here today. I apologized to my teammates and the organization. Enough talk, man. I'm excited to be out here with my teammates. I'm grateful for all the fans. I'm excited to be a part of the Raiders and see you guys soon."{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=September 6, 2019 |title=Antonio Brown: 'I apologized to my teammates' |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/antonio-brown-i-apologized-to-my-teammates-0ap3000001051592 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190908165405/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001051592/article/antonio-brown-i-apologized-to-my-teammates |archive-date=September 8, 2019 |access-date=September 6, 2019 |website=NFL.com}}

However, less than a day later on September 7, Brown demanded his release from the Raiders after they voided the guaranteed money in his contract.{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=September 7, 2019 |title=Antonio Brown posts "Release me" on Instagram |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/antonio-brown-posts-release-me-on-instagram-0ap3000001051670 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204314/https://www.nfl.com/news/antonio-brown-posts-release-me-on-instagram-0ap3000001051670 |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=January 30, 2022 |website=NFL.com}} Brown was released by the Raiders later that day, just hours before his 2019 salary would have become guaranteed.{{Cite web |last=Rosenblatt |first=Zack |date=September 7, 2019 |title=Raiders release Antonio Brown: Where will he land next? Patriots? Cowboys? Giants? Looking at all 31 other teams |url=https://www.nj.com/sports/2019/09/where-will-antonio-brown-land-next-after-raiders-disaster-patriots-cowboys-giants-looking-at-viability-for-all-31-other-teams.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204319/https://www.nj.com/sports/2019/09/where-will-antonio-brown-land-next-after-raiders-disaster-patriots-cowboys-giants-looking-at-viability-for-all-31-other-teams.html |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=September 7, 2019 |website=NJ.com}} Prior to his release, the Raiders fined Brown $215,000 due to his altercation with Mayock.{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=September 7, 2019 |title=Raiders release Antonio Brown |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/stunner-raiders-announce-release-of-antonio-brown-0ap3000001051679 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190909112613/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001051679/article/stunner-raiders-announce-release-of-antonio-brown |archive-date=September 9, 2019 |access-date=January 30, 2022 |website=NFL.com}}

=New England Patriots=

On September 7, 2019, the same day he was released by the Raiders, Brown agreed to a one-year contract with the New England Patriots worth up to $15 million, with a $9 million signing bonus.{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=September 7, 2019 |title=Antonio Brown agrees to terms with Patriots |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/09/07/antonio-brown-agrees-to-terms-with-patriots/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204347/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/09/07/antonio-brown-agrees-to-terms-with-patriots/ |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=September 7, 2019 |work=ProFootballTalk |publisher=NBC Sports |language=en}} Additionally, on September 9, the Patriots added a second-year option in Brown's contract in which he would receive $20 million if picked up.{{Cite web |last=Scalavino |first=Erik |date=September 9, 2019 |title=Report: 2020 option added to Brown pact |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/report-2020-option-added-to-brown-pact |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190914214227/https://www.patriots.com/news/report-2020-option-added-to-brown-pact |archive-date=September 14, 2019 |access-date=September 9, 2019 |website=Patriots.com}}

Despite allegations of sexual and personal misconduct levied against him, Brown practiced with the Patriots in preparation for his season debut in Week 2 against the Miami Dolphins.{{Cite web |date=September 13, 2019 |title=ANTONIO BROWN EXPECTED TO PLAY SUNDAY FOR PATS...Despite Rape Allegations |url=https://www.tmz.com/2019/09/13/antonio-brown-new-england-patriots-debut-dolphins-rape-lawsuit/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190913183955/https://www.tmz.com/2019/09/13/antonio-brown-new-england-patriots-debut-dolphins-rape-lawsuit/ |archive-date=September 13, 2019 |access-date=September 13, 2019 |website=www.tmz.com}} He officially made his Patriots debut in Week 2, catching four passes for 56 yards and a touchdown along with a 5-yard rush in a 43–0 road victory.{{Cite news |date=September 15, 2019 |title=Antonio Brown Debuts, Patriots Defense Dominates Dolphins in 43–0 Victory |url=https://boston.cbslocal.com/2019/09/15/patriots-dolphins-recap-antonio-brown-tom-brady-gilmore-collins-defense-nfl-week-2/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190922204136/https://boston.cbslocal.com/2019/09/15/patriots-dolphins-recap-antonio-brown-tom-brady-gilmore-collins-defense-nfl-week-2/ |archive-date=September 22, 2019 |access-date=September 15, 2019 |work=CBS News – Boston}} On September 20, following further allegations, in addition to allegedly intimidating text messages sent to one of his accusers after going to New England, Brown was cut by the Patriots.{{Cite web |last=Reiss |first=Mike |date=September 20, 2019 |title=Patriots cut ties with Antonio Brown |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/27662788/patriots-cut-ties-antonio-brown |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190920202749/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/27662788/patriots-cut-ties-antonio-brown |archive-date=September 20, 2019 |access-date=September 20, 2019 |website=ESPN |language=en}}

=2020 offseason=

Brown posted on Twitter that he was retiring from the NFL on September 22, 2019,{{Cite news |last=Hoffman |first=Benjamin |date=September 22, 2019 |title=Antonio Brown Says He Is Done With the N.F.L. |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/22/sports/antonio-brown-retire-nfl.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200801094503/https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/22/sports/antonio-brown-retire-nfl.html |archive-date=August 1, 2020 |access-date=August 1, 2020 |work=The New York Times}} but changed his mind four days later.{{Cite news |last=Mather |first=Victor |date=September 26, 2020 |title=Antonio Brown Says He Wants to Come Back to N.F.L. After All |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/26/sports/antonio-brown-nfl-retire.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200128010627/https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/26/sports/antonio-brown-nfl-retire.html |archive-date=January 28, 2020 |access-date=August 1, 2020 |work=The New York Times}} On July 20, 2020, he implied he was retiring again,{{Cite web |last=Rapp |first=Timothy |date=July 20, 2020 |title=Antonio Brown on NFL Future: 'At This Point the Risk Is Greater Than the Reward' |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2900943-antonio-brown-on-nfl-future-at-this-point-the-risk-is-greater-than-the-reward |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200721014930/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2900943-antonio-brown-on-nfl-future-at-this-point-the-risk-is-greater-than-the-reward |archive-date=July 21, 2020 |access-date=July 20, 2020 |website=Bleacher Report }}{{Cite tweet |number=1285277723326324740 |user=AB84 |title=Is it time to walk away i done ✅ everything in the game ?!! |date=July 20, 2020 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200720222835/https://twitter.com/AB84/status/1285277723326324740 |archive-date=July 20, 2020 |access-date=July 21, 2020 |website=Twitter}} but again expressed interest in playing a few days later.{{Cite news |date=July 23, 2020 |title=Apparently Antonio Brown Doesn't Want To Retire Anymore, Demands NFL Complete Investigations |url=https://boston.cbslocal.com/2020/07/23/antonio-brown-does-not-want-to-retire-demands-nfl-complete-investigations/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200723223521/https://boston.cbslocal.com/2020/07/23/antonio-brown-does-not-want-to-retire-demands-nfl-complete-investigations/ |archive-date=July 23, 2020 |access-date=August 1, 2020 |work=CBSLocal.com}} On July 31, Brown was suspended for the first eight weeks of the 2020 NFL season for multiple violations of the league's personal-conduct policy.{{Cite web |last=Shook |first=Nick |date=July 31, 2020 |title=Free-agent WR Antonio Brown suspended eight games |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/antonio-brown-suspended-eight-games-nfl-2020-season |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200731214451/https://www.nfl.com/news/antonio-brown-suspended-eight-games-nfl-2020-season |archive-date=July 31, 2020 |access-date=August 1, 2020 |website=NFL.com}}

=Tampa Bay Buccaneers=

==2020 season==

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Brown visited the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 24, 2020.{{Cite tweet |number=1320111721927839749 |user=AaronWilson_NFL |title=NFL workouts and visits Saturday including Antonio Brown as he joins Buccaneers @AB84 |date=October 24, 2020 |access-date=October 25, 2020 |website=Twitter}} He signed a one-year contract with the team on October 27,{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Scott |date=October 28, 2020 |title=Bucs Add WR Antonio Brown to Star-Studded Offense |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/antonio-brown-signing-bucs-roster-move-2020 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028043223/https://www.buccaneers.com/news/antonio-brown-signing-bucs-roster-move-2020 |archive-date=October 28, 2020 |access-date=October 28, 2020 |website=www.buccaneers.com}} which reportedly included $1 million in base salary and active game bonuses, and $1.5 million in performance incentives.{{Cite web |date=October 27, 2020 |title=Tuesday's NFL injury and roster news for Week 8 |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/tuesday-s-nfl-injury-and-roster-news-for-week-8 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030221852/https://www.nfl.com/news/tuesday-s-nfl-injury-and-roster-news-for-week-8 |archive-date=October 30, 2020 |access-date=October 27, 2020 |website=NFL.com}} Brown was reunited with Tampa Bay Buccaneers' head coach Bruce Arians who was previously his offensive coordinator with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2011.

Brown was reinstated from suspension and the team activated him on November 3.{{Cite web |last=Laine |first=Jenna |date=November 3, 2020 |title=Bucs activate AB, will play Sun. against Saints |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30252329/tampa-bay-buccaneers-activate-receiver-antonio-brown |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201104010627/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30252329/tampa-bay-buccaneers-activate-receiver-antonio-brown |archive-date=November 4, 2020 |access-date=November 4, 2020 |website=ESPN.com}} In his first game back on Sunday Night Football in Week 9, he was targeted five times, catching three passes for 31 yards. However, the Buccaneers were routed by the New Orleans Saints 3–38.{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – November 8th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011080tam.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107052904/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011080tam.htm |archive-date=November 7, 2021 |access-date=November 12, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference}} In Week 10 against the Carolina Panthers, Brown caught seven passes for 69 yards in a 46–23 victory.{{Cite web |last=Edwards |first=Josh |date=November 15, 2020 |title=Buccaneers vs. Panthers score: Tampa Bay stifles Carolina offense, pulls away in second half of victory |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/buccaneers-vs-panthers-score-tampa-bay-stifles-carolina-offense-pulls-away-in-second-half-of-victory/live/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119135334/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/buccaneers-vs-panthers-score-tampa-bay-stifles-carolina-offense-pulls-away-in-second-half-of-victory/live/ |archive-date=January 19, 2021 |access-date=November 16, 2020 |work=CBS Sports}} The next day on November 16, it was reported that Brown destroyed a security camera and threw a bicycle at a security guard at his home on October 15.{{Cite web |date=November 17, 2020 |title=Buccaneers Statement Regarding Antonio Brown |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/buccaneers-statement-regarding-antonio-brown |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116225153/https://www.buccaneers.com/news/buccaneers-statement-regarding-antonio-brown |archive-date=November 16, 2020 |access-date=November 16, 2020 |website=www.buccaneers.com}}{{Cite web |date=November 16, 2020 |title=Report: AB wrecked camera before joining Bucs |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30332026/report-antonio-brown-wrecked-camera-charged-joining-tampa-bay-buccaneers |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116224043/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30332026/report-antonio-brown-wrecked-camera-charged-joining-tampa-bay-buccaneers |archive-date=November 16, 2020 |access-date=November 16, 2020 |website=ESPN.com}}{{Cite web |last=Florio |first=Mike |author-link=Mike Florio |date=November 16, 2020 |title=Buccaneers are aware of October 15 incident involving Antonio Brown |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/11/16/buccaneers-are-aware-of-october-15-incident-involving-antonio-brown/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116231453/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/11/16/buccaneers-are-aware-of-october-15-incident-involving-antonio-brown/ |archive-date=November 16, 2020 |access-date=November 16, 2020 |work=ProFootballTalk |publisher=NBC Sports}}

In Week 15 against the Atlanta Falcons, Brown recorded five catches for 93 yards and a touchdown during the 31–27 comeback victory. This was Brown's first touchdown of the season and as a Buccaneer.{{Cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons – December 20th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202012200atl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201220212353/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202012200atl.htm |archive-date=December 20, 2020 |access-date=December 20, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference}} In Week 17, against the Falcons, he had 11 receptions for 138 receiving yards and two touchdowns in the 44–27 victory.{{Cite web |title=Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – January 3rd, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202101030tam.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210108041942/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202101030tam.htm |archive-date=January 8, 2021 |access-date=January 7, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference}} Overall, he finished the 2020 season with 45 receptions for 483 receiving yards and four touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Antonio Brown 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrowAn04/gamelog/2020/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210109125325/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrowAn04/gamelog/2020/ |archive-date=January 9, 2021 |access-date=January 7, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference}}

In the Wild Card Round against the Washington Football Team, Brown rushed once for a 22-yard gain and caught two passes for 49 yards and a touchdown during the 31–23 win.{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Washington Football Team – January 9th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202101090was.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104000859/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202101090was.htm |archive-date=November 4, 2021 |access-date=January 10, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference}} Brown sustained a knee injury during the team's Divisional Round win at the Saints, and did not play in the team's NFC Championship win over the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. In Super Bowl LV against the Kansas City Chiefs, Brown recorded five receptions for 22 yards, including scoring the third touchdown of the game, a one-yard reception from Tom Brady, with six seconds left in the first half.{{Cite news |last1=Bieler |first1=Des |last2=Maske |first2=Mark |last3=Culpepper |first3=Chuck |date=February 7, 2021 |title=Super Bowl highlights: Bucs celebrate championship, Tom Brady wins MVP |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/02/07/super-bowl-chiefs-buccaneers-score-live-updates/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210208011839/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/02/07/super-bowl-chiefs-buccaneers-score-live-updates/ |archive-date=February 8, 2021 |access-date=February 8, 2021 |newspaper=The Washington Post}} The Buccaneers won 31–9, securing Brown his first Super Bowl championship.{{Cite web |last=DeArdo |first=Bryan |date=February 7, 2020 |title=2021 Super Bowl: Antonio Brown catches touchdown in his first Super Bowl appearance a decade, gets 750K bonus |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2021-super-bowl-antonio-brown-catches-touchdown-in-his-first-super-bowl-appearance-in-10-years/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210208014058/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2021-super-bowl-antonio-brown-catches-touchdown-in-his-first-super-bowl-appearance-in-10-years/ |archive-date=February 8, 2021 |access-date=February 7, 2020 |work=CBS Sports}}{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=February 7, 2021 |title=What we learned from Buccaneers win over Chiefs in Super Bowl LV |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/what-we-learned-from-buccaneers-win-over-chiefs-in-super-bowl-lv |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211110010206/https://www.nfl.com/news/what-we-learned-from-buccaneers-win-over-chiefs-in-super-bowl-lv |archive-date=November 10, 2021 |access-date=March 4, 2021 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}

==2021 season==

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On April 28, 2021, Brown agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Buccaneers. Despite off-season knee surgery, Brown passed the physical, and the deal became official on May 25, 2021. The deal was worth $6.25 million, a $2 million signing bonus, and $3.1 million guaranteed.{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=April 28, 2021 |title=Antonio Brown re-signing with Buccaneers on one-year deal |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/antonio-brown-re-signing-with-buccaneers-on-one-year-deal |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210428120737/https://www.nfl.com/news/antonio-brown-re-signing-with-buccaneers-on-one-year-deal |archive-date=April 28, 2021 |access-date=April 28, 2021 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Scott |date=May 25, 2021 |title=Antonio Brown Runs it Back with the Bucs |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/antonio-brown-signs-new-deal-tampa-bay-buccaneers-free-agency |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525142041/https://www.buccaneers.com/news/antonio-brown-signs-new-deal-tampa-bay-buccaneers-free-agency |archive-date=May 25, 2021 |access-date=September 12, 2021 |website=Buccaneers.com}} On September 22, the Buccaneers placed Brown on the reserve/COVID-19 list.{{Cite web |last=Laine |first=Jenna |date=September 22, 2021 |title=Bucs' AB on COVID-19 list, 3rd player this week |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32257114/tampa-bay-buccaneers-put-antonio-brown-covid-19-list |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210922195020/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32257114/tampa-bay-buccaneers-put-antonio-brown-covid-19-list |archive-date=September 22, 2021 |access-date=September 22, 2021 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} He missed the Week 3 game against the Los Angeles Rams because he was still on the list. On December 2, Brown was suspended for three games by the NFL for violating the league's COVID-19 protocols by misrepresenting his vaccination status.{{Cite web |date=December 2, 2021 |title=Statement on Antonio Brown & Mike Edwards Suspension |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/antonio-brown-mike-edwards-suspension-statements |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211203003605/https://www.buccaneers.com/news/antonio-brown-mike-edwards-suspension-statements |archive-date=December 3, 2021 |access-date=December 3, 2021 |website=www.buccaneers.com}}{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=December 2, 2021 |title=Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown, S Mike Edwards, along with FA John Franklin, suspended for COVID-19 violations |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/three-players-suspended-for-covid-19-violations |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211203003650/https://www.nfl.com/news/three-players-suspended-for-covid-19-violations |archive-date=December 3, 2021 |access-date=December 3, 2021 |website=NFL.com}}

In Week 17, during the third quarter of the Buccaneers' 28–24 win over the New York Jets, Brown took his jersey, shoulder pads, glove, and shirt off and ran off the field into the locker room.{{Cite web |last=Fonseca |first=Brian |date=January 2, 2022 |title=Buccaneers' Antonio Brown abruptly leaves field in middle of game vs. Jets, tosses shirt into crowd (VIDEO) |url=https://www.nj.com/jets/2022/01/buccaneers-antonio-brown-abruptly-leaves-field-in-middle-of-game-vs-jets-video.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220102202925/https://www.nj.com/jets/2022/01/buccaneers-antonio-brown-abruptly-leaves-field-in-middle-of-game-vs-jets-video.html |archive-date=January 2, 2022 |access-date=January 2, 2022 |website=NJ.com |publisher=Advance Local Media LLC.}}{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=January 2, 2022 |title=Antonio Brown strips down on Bucs sideline, sprints to locker room on his own |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/01/02/antonio-brown-strips-down-on-bucs-sideline-goes-to-locker-room/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220102203516/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/01/02/antonio-brown-strips-down-on-bucs-sideline-goes-to-locker-room/ |archive-date=January 2, 2022 |access-date=January 2, 2022 |work=ProFootballTalk |publisher=NBC Sports}} Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said in a postgame press conference that Brown "is no longer a Buc".{{Cite web |date=January 2, 2022 |title=WR Antonio Brown 'no longer a Buc' after exiting field during win over Jets |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/antonio-brown-buccaneers-wr-removes-uniform-exits-field-jets |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220103025107/https://www.nfl.com/news/antonio-brown-buccaneers-wr-removes-uniform-exits-field-jets |archive-date=January 3, 2022 |access-date=January 3, 2022 |website=NFL.com}} Later, Arians spoke to Fox Sports' Jay Glazer after the game, explaining he tried to get Brown to go into the game and Brown refused, which is when he told Brown to leave. When asked if he saw Brown take his jersey off, Arians said he did and he had "never seen anything like it in all my years."{{Cite web |last=Kerr |first=Jeff |date=January 3, 2022 |title=Antonio Brown leaves field in middle of Buccaneers' win over Jets, Bruce Arians says he's 'no longer a Buc' |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/antonio-brown-leaves-field-in-middle-of-buccaneers-game-vs-jets-bruce-arians-says-hes-no-longer-a-buc/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220103034132/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/antonio-brown-leaves-field-in-middle-of-buccaneers-game-vs-jets-bruce-arians-says-hes-no-longer-a-buc/ |archive-date=January 3, 2022 |access-date=January 2, 2022 |work=CBS Sports}} Tom Brady in the same press conference stated "We all love him, we care about him deeply, we wanna see him be at his best; unfortunately, it won't be with our team."{{Cite web |last=Adams |first=Jonathan |date=January 2, 2022 |title=Tom Brady Reacts to Buccaneers Releasing Antonio Brown |url=https://heavy.com/sports/tampa-bay-buccaneers/tom-brady-reaction-antonio-brown-ab-release/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220103003715/https://heavy.com/sports/tampa-bay-buccaneers/tom-brady-reaction-antonio-brown-ab-release/ |archive-date=January 3, 2022 |access-date=June 11, 2022 |website=Heavy.com |language=en-US}}

Three days after the incident, on January 5, Brown released a statement claiming that Arians and the Buccaneers had engaged in a cover up. Brown claimed that an MRI on his ankle showed "broken bone fragments stuck in my ankle, the ligament torn from the bone, and cartilage loss, which are beyond painful." Brown announced he would undergo surgery for these injuries.{{Cite web |last=Laine |first=Jenna |date=January 5, 2022 |title=Antonio Brown Releases Lengthy Statement Tell Side of Story Days after Leaving Tampa Bay Buccaneers Game |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33002723/antonio-brown-releases-lengthy-statement-tells-side-story-days-leaving-tampa-bay-buccaneers-game |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106031827/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33002723/antonio-brown-releases-lengthy-statement-tells-side-story-days-leaving-tampa-bay-buccaneers-game |archive-date=January 6, 2022 |access-date=January 5, 2022 |website=ESPN.com}} Brown was officially released on January 6, 2022,{{Cite web |date=January 6, 2022 |title=Bucs Terminate Contract of Antonio Brown |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/tampa-bay-terminates-contract-antonio-brown-roster-move |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106174649/https://www.buccaneers.com/news/tampa-bay-terminates-contract-antonio-brown-roster-move |archive-date=January 6, 2022 |access-date=January 6, 2022 |website=www.buccaneers.com}} and passed through veterans waivers two days later without a team claiming him.{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Michael David |date=January 7, 2022 |title=Antonio Brown clears waivers |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/01/07/antonio-brown-clears-waivers/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220111004312/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/01/07/antonio-brown-clears-waivers/ |archive-date=January 11, 2022 |access-date=June 11, 2022 |work=ProFootballTalk |publisher=NBC Sports |language=en-US}} Brown finished the season with 42 catches, 545 yards, and four touchdowns in seven games played.{{Cite web |title=Antonio Brown 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrowAn04/gamelog/2021/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220611213343/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrowAn04/gamelog/2021/ |archive-date=June 11, 2022 |access-date=June 11, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

=Retirement and potential comebacks=

On March 2, 2023, Brown announced his retirement from professional football.{{Cite web |date=March 2, 2023 |title=ANTONIO BROWN DONE PLAYING FOOTBALL ... Becomes National Arena League Team Owner |url=https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/02/antonio-brown-retired-nfl-national-arena-league-team-owner-albany-empire/ |access-date=March 4, 2023 |website=TMZ.com}} He unretired from professional football on April 28, 2023, with the intention of playing for the Albany Empire in the following month, however this never came to pass.{{Cite web |last=DeArdo |first=Bryan |date=April 29, 2023 |title=Antonio Brown announces he's ending his retirement to join the Ravens in 2023 and it raises some questions |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/antonio-brown-announces-hes-ending-his-retirement-to-join-the-ravens-in-2023-and-it-raises-some-questions/ |access-date=April 28, 2023 |work=CBS Sports}} He announced his second retirement via the CTESPN Network, a social media page he created days prior, on April 24, 2024, retiring as a Las Vegas Raider.{{cite web | last=Moraitis | first=Mike | title=Antonio Brown retires from team he literally never played for | website=Sporting News | date=2024-04-24 | url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/antonio-brown-retires-raiders-never-played/e05bc791f5382dc28e4e3d43 | access-date=2024-12-30}}{{cite news|url=https://www.marca.com/en/nfl/2024/04/22/6625f265e2704e8d468b45b7.html|title=Antonio Brown launches new podcast amid controversial social media antics|newspaper=Marca|date=April 22, 2024|access-date=August 30, 2024}}

On November 21, 2024, Brown released a statement coming out of retirement once again, expressing a willingness to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers for free for the remainder of the 2024 season.{{Cite web |last=Perez |first=Luke |date=November 21, 2024 |title=Antonio Brown says he'll 'play for the Steelers for free to finish the season' |url=https://247sports.com/article/antonio-brown-says-hell-play-for-the-steelers-for-free-to-finish-the-season-240158803/ |access-date=November 22, 2024 |website=247 Sports}}

NFL career statistics

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| Won the Super Bowl

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| Led the league

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=Regular season=

rowspan="2"\| Year ! rowspan="2"\| Team ! colspan="2"\| Games ! colspan="5"\| Receiving ! colspan="5"\| Rushing ! colspan="5"\| Returning ! colspan="2"\| Fumbles
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GP	GS	Rec	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Att	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Ret	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Fum	Lost
2010 \|\| PIT \| 9 \|\| 0 \|\| 16 \|\| 167 \|\| 10.4 \|\| 26 \|\| 0 \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| 36 \|\| 507 \|\| 14.1 \|\| 89T \|\| 1 \|\| 1 \|\| 0
2011 \|\| PIT \| 16 \|\| 3 \|\| 69 \|\| 1,108 \|\| 16.1 \|\| 79T \|\| 2 \|\| 7 \|\| 41 \|\| 5.9 \|\| 10 \|\| 0 \|\| 57 \|\| 1,062 \|\| 18.6 \|\| 60T \|\| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2012 \|\| PIT \| 13 \|\| 10 \|\| 66 \|\| 787 \|\| 11.9 \|\| 60T \|\| 5 \|\| 7 \|\| 24 \|\| 3.4 \|\| 13 \|\| 0 \|\| 27 \|\| 183 \|\| 6.8 \|\| 29 \|\| 0 \|\| 4 \|\| 2
2013 \|\| PIT \| 16 \|\| 14 \|\| 110 \|\| 1,499 \|\| 13.6 \|\| 56 \|\| 8 \|\| 7 \|\| 4 \|\| 0.6 \|\| 10 \|\| 0 \|\| 33 \|\| 425 \|\| 12.9 \|\| 67T \|\| 1 \|\| 1 \|\| 0
2014 \|\| PIT \| 16 \|\| 16 \|\| style="background:#cfecec;"\| 129 \|\| style="background:#cfecec;"\| 1,698 \|\| 13.2 \|\| 63T \|\| 13 \|\| 4 \|\| 13 \|\| 3.3 \|\| 9 \|\| 0 \|\| 31 \|\| 319 \|\| 10.3 \|\| 71T \|\| 1 \|\| 2 \|\| 2
2015 \|\| PIT \| 16 \|\| 16 \|\| style="background:#cfecec;"\| 136 \|\| 1,834 \|\| 13.5 \|\| 59 \|\| 10 \|\| 3 \|\| 28 \|\| 9.3 \|\| 16 \|\| 0 \|\| 22 \|\| 212 \|\| 9.6 \|\| 71T \|\| 1 \|\| 3 \|\| 2
2016 \|\| PIT \| 15 \|\| 15 \|\| 106 \|\| 1,284 \|\| 12.1 \|\| 51 \|\| 12 \|\| 3 \|\| 9 \|\| 3.0 \|\| 13 \|\| 0 \|\| 16 \|\| 163 \|\| 10.2 \|\| 33 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2017 \|\| PIT \| 14 \|\| 14 \|\| 101 \|\| style="background:#cfecec;"\| 1,533 \|\| 15.2 \|\| 51T \|\| 9 \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| 11 \|\| 61 \|\| 5.5 \|\| 16 \|\| 0 \|\| 3 \|\| 0
2018 \|\| PIT \| 15 \|\| 15 \|\| 104 \|\| 1,297 \|\| 12.5 \|\| 78T \|\| style="background:#cfecec;"\| 15 \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2019 \|\| NE \| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 4 \|\| 56 \|\| 14.0 \|\| 20T \|\| 1 \|\| 1 \|\| 5 \|\| 5.0 \|\| 5 \|\| 0 \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2020 \|\| style="background:#afe6ba;"\|TB \| 8 \|\| 4 \|\| 45 \|\| 483 \|\| 10.7 \|\| 46T \|\| 4 \|\| 2 \|\| −2 \|\| −1.0 \|\| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 1 \|\| 2 \|\| 2.0 \|\| 2 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2021 \|\| TB \| 7 \|\| 3 \|\| 42 \|\| 545 \|\| 13.0 \|\| 62 \|\| 4 \|\| 1 \|\| 6 \|\| 6.0 \|\| 6 \|\| 0 \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| 0 \|\| 0
colspan="2"\|[http://www.nfl.com/player/antoniobrown/2508061/careerstats Career]	146	110	928	12,291	13.2	79T	83	35	128	3.7	16	0	234	2,930	12.5	89T	5	14	6

=Postseason=

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GP	GS	Rec	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Att	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Ret	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Fum	Lost
2010 \|\| PIT \| 3 \|\| 0 \|\| 5 \|\| 90 \|\| 18.0 \|\| 58 \|\| 0 \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| 17 \|\| 262 \|\| 15.4 \|\| 38 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2011 \|\| PIT \| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 5 \|\| 70 \|\| 14.0 \|\| 25 \|\| 0 \|\| 1 \|\| 18 \|\| 18.0 \|\| 18 \|\| 0 \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2014 \|\| PIT \| 1 \|\| 1 \|\| 9 \|\| 117 \|\| 13.0 \|\| 44 \|\| 0 \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\|1 \|\| 16 \|\| 16.0 \|\| 16 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2015 \|\| PIT \| 1 \|\| 1 \|\| 7 \|\| 119 \|\| 17.0 \|\| 60 \|\| 0 \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| 2 \|\| 8 \|\| 4.0 \|\| 6 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2016 \|\| PIT \| 3 \|\| 3 \|\| 18 \|\| 309 \|\| 17.2 \|\| 62T \|\| 2 \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| 5 \|\| 28 \|\| 5.6 \|\| 10 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
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Albany Empire

On March 2, 2023, Brown joined the ownership group for the Albany Empire.

On April 15, Brown told reporters that "I'm the owner, 100 percent owner" of the Empire, a statement denied by Mike Kwarta, who said that Brown and Kwarta each owned 47.5 percent of the team.{{Cite news |last=Rubel |first=Abigail |date=April 16, 2023 |title=Antonio Brown says he's the sole owner of the Albany Empire. His co-owners disagree. |url=https://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/antonio-brown-says-owns-empire-co-owners-17900329.php |access-date=May 6, 2023 |work=Albany Times Union |language=en}} Four days later, Brown bought Kwarta's ownership stake for $1, growing his position to 95% of the team, and the Empire announced that Kwarta and two other executives were no longer affiliated with the team.{{Cite news |date=April 19, 2023 |title=Antonio Brown takes over Albany Empire arena football team |url=https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-region/news/2023/04/19/antonio-brown-takes-over-albany-empire-arena-football-team- |access-date=May 6, 2023 |work=Spectrum News |language=en}} On May 3, Brown's representatives told the Times Union, a newspaper in Albany, that Brown has no personal ownership or control over the Empire, and that the team is actually owned by Antonio El-Allah Express Trust Enterprise, which is owned by a foreign citizen named Antonio El-Allah. A letter addressed to a Times Union reporter began:{{Cite news |last=Rubel |first=Abigail |date=May 3, 2023 |title=Does Antonio Brown really own the Empire? It's complicated. |url=https://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/antonio-brown-really-albany-empire-complicated-18069431.php |access-date=May 6, 2023 |work=Times Union}}

{{Blockquote

|text=I Brown, Antonio Tavaris {{sic}} a foreign national but not a citizen of the United States at birth{{sic}}, am writing to you regarding recent reports that have been circulating in the media regarding my supposed ownership of the Albany Empire team. I want to make it very clear that I am not the owner of this team, and any claims to the contrary are completely false.}}

Media outlets disputed Brown's self-reference as a "foreign national", since both of his parents are U.S. citizens, and he was born and raised in Miami. The letter cited {{USC|8|1408}} to back up Brown's claim that he is a United States national but not a citizen; this section of the United States Code applies only to people who were born in American Samoa or Swains Island, or to people in a few other circumstances not applicable to Brown. Some of the language in the letter may suggest an attempt by Brown to portray himself as a sovereign citizen.{{Cite news |last=Benz |first=Tim |date=May 5, 2023 |title=Ex-Steeler Antonio Brown claims he doesn't own Albany Empire — and that he's a 'foreign national' |url=https://triblive.com/sports/ex-steeler-antonio-brown-claims-he-doesnt-own-albany-empire-and-that-hes-a-foreign-national/ |access-date=May 6, 2023 |work=Pittsburgh Tribune-Review}} Mike Florio wrote that the letter "feels like a clumsy effort to create a shell entity that owns the team."{{Cite news |last=Florio |first=Mike |author-link=Mike Florio |date=May 6, 2023 |title=Antonio Brown owns the Albany Empire, unless he doesn't |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/05/06/antonio-brown-owns-the-albany-empire-unless-he-doesnt/ |access-date=May 6, 2023 |work=ProFootballTalk |publisher=NBC Sports}}

On May 25, Brown told WTEN that he intended to play for the Empire in their game against the Fayetteville Mustangs on May 27, which would have made him the first player–owner in professional football since George Halas.{{Cite news |last=Williams |first=Charean |date=May 25, 2023 |title=Antonio Brown says he will play for the Albany Empire on Saturday |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/05/25/antonio-brown-says-he-will-play-for-the-albany-empire-on-saturday/ |access-date=June 11, 2023 |work=ProFootballTalk |publisher=NBC Sports}} Because paperwork for his physical examination did not come through on time, Brown did not play in this game. As owner of the team, Brown had the option to override the physical exam requirement, but he did not exercise this option.{{Cite news |last=Gorenstein |first=Ben |date=May 27, 2023 |title=Antonio Brown doesn't play in Saturday's Albany Empire game |url=https://wnyt.com/big-board-sports/antonio-brown-not-expected-to-play-in-tonights-albany-empire-game/ |access-date=June 11, 2023 |work=WNYT}} On June 1, he told WNYT that he would make his playing debut for the Empire in their June 17 game against the Jacksonville Sharks.{{Cite news |last=Kasabian |first=Paul |date=June 1, 2023 |title=Ex-NFL WR Antonio Brown to Play for Arena Football's Albany Empire on June 17 |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10077960-ex-nfl-wr-antonio-brown-to-play-for-arena-footballs-albany-empire-on-june-17 |access-date=June 11, 2023 |work=Bleacher Report |language=en}}

On June 15, the National Arena League terminated the Empire's franchise agreement, due to Brown's failure to pay the league for dues and fines that he owed.{{Cite web |last=Breech |first=John |date=June 16, 2023 |title=Antonio Brown's arena team gets kicked out of league after former NFL star refuses to pay bills |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/antonio-browns-arena-team-gets-kicked-out-of-league-after-former-nfl-star-refuses-to-pay-bills/ |access-date=June 16, 2023 |work=CBS Sports |language=en}}

Other ventures

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=Television appearances=

On March 8, 2016, Brown was announced as one of the celebrities who competed on season 22 of Dancing with the Stars. He was paired with professional dancer Sharna Burgess.{{Cite web |date=March 8, 2016 |title='Dancing With the Stars' 2016: Season 22 Celebrity Cast Revealed Live on 'GMA' |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/dancing-stars-2016-season-22-celebrity-cast-revealed/story?id=37472389 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308235239/http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/dancing-stars-2016-season-22-celebrity-cast-revealed/story?id=37472389 |archive-date=March 8, 2016 |access-date=March 8, 2016 |website=ABC News}} Brown and Burgess were eliminated during the semifinals of the show and finished the competition in fourth place overall.{{Cite news |last=Donnelly |first=Jim |date=May 16, 2016 |title=DWTS 2016 Results: Wanya Morris and Antonio Brown Eliminated! |url=http://abc.go.com/shows/dancing-with-the-stars/news/dwts-results-and-eliminations/dancing-with-the-stars-2016-semifinals-results-wanya-morris-antonio-brown-eliminated-051616 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180226092026/http://abc.go.com/shows/dancing-with-the-stars/news/dwts-results-and-eliminations/dancing-with-the-stars-2016-semifinals-results-wanya-morris-antonio-brown-eliminated-051616 |archive-date=February 26, 2018 |access-date=February 26, 2018 |work=ABC}}

Brown was featured as the client in an episode of Treehouse Masters which aired September 7, 2018, where a "luxury skybox" treehouse, football field, and basketball court were built in his Pittsburgh back yard.

On January 2, 2019, Brown took part on the first season of The Masked Singer as "Hippo" where he sang "My Prerogative" by Bobby Brown. He was eliminated in the first episode.{{Cite news |date=January 3, 2019 |title=Antonio Brown Eliminated From Masked Singing Competition Show |url=https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2019/01/03/antonio-brown-eliminated-masked-singer/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190103160538/https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2019/01/03/antonio-brown-eliminated-masked-singer/ |archive-date=January 3, 2019 |access-date=January 3, 2019 |work=CBS Pittsburgh |language=en}}

=Music=

In 2018, he appeared in recording artist Drake's music video for "God's Plan".{{Cite web |last=Heck |first=Jordan |date=February 16, 2016 |title=The story behind Antonio Brown's cameo in Drake's 'God's Plan' music video |url=http://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/drake-gods-plan-video-antonio-brown-pittsburgh-steelers-news/187yfl1o7ldem1306lenjlvrkz |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180927085804/http://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/drake-gods-plan-video-antonio-brown-pittsburgh-steelers-news/187yfl1o7ldem1306lenjlvrkz |archive-date=September 27, 2018 |access-date=September 27, 2018 |website=Sporting News}}

In January 2020, Brown began releasing music under his initials AB; his debut single was "Whole Lotta Money".{{Cite news |date=January 6, 2020 |title=Former Pittsburgh Steelers Wide Receiver Antonio Brown Releases 'Whole Lotta Money' Music Video |url=https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2020/01/06/former-pittsburgh-steelers-wide-receiver-antonio-brown-releases-whole-lotta-money-music-video/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220111172511/https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2020/01/06/former-pittsburgh-steelers-wide-receiver-antonio-brown-releases-whole-lotta-money-music-video/ |archive-date=January 11, 2022 |access-date=January 11, 2022 |work=CBS Pittsburgh}} Later, in January 2022, Brown released "Pit Not The Palace", hours after he ran off the field during a Buccaneers–Jets game.{{Cite web |last=Fonseca |first=Brian |date=January 2, 2022 |title=LISTEN: Antonio Brown releases rap song hours after midgame meltdown vs. Jets |url=https://www.nj.com/jets/2022/01/listen-antonio-brown-releases-rap-song-hours-after-midgame-meltdown-vs-jets.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220111173900/https://www.nj.com/jets/2022/01/listen-antonio-brown-releases-rap-song-hours-after-midgame-meltdown-vs-jets.html |archive-date=January 11, 2022 |access-date=January 11, 2022 |website=NJ.com}}

=Business=

Since February 2022, Brown has been the president of Kanye West's sports fashion line which is part of West's creative content company Donda Sports.

Personal life

Brown is the father of five sons and two daughters.{{Cite magazine |last=Whitt |first=Richie |date=January 10, 2024 |title=Ex Patriots' WR Antonio Brown 'Announces' 7th Child ... in the Most Antonio Brown Way Ever |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/new-england-patriots-antonio-brown-announce-seventh-child-pregnant-girlfriend-tom-brady |access-date=May 1, 2025 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}} He has three sons and a daughter with Chelsie Kyriss, and three other children by three other women.{{Cite web |last=Peter |first=Josh |date=January 22, 2020 |title=Mother of three of Antonio Brown's children is seeking sole custody |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2020/01/22/chelsie-kyriss-mother-three-antonio-browns-sons-seeks-custody/4550315002/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200410224802/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2020/01/22/chelsie-kyriss-mother-three-antonio-browns-sons-seeks-custody/4550315002/ |archive-date=April 10, 2020 |access-date=June 12, 2020 |website=USA Today}}{{Cite web |date=July 26, 2020 |title=Ex NFL Star Antonio Brown & Chelsie Kyriss Welcome New Baby Allure |url=https://thejasminebrand.com/2020/07/26/ex-nfl-star-antonio-brown-chelsie-kyriss-welcome-new-baby-allure/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104140808/https://thejasminebrand.com/2020/07/26/ex-nfl-star-antonio-brown-chelsie-kyriss-welcome-new-baby-allure/ |archive-date=January 4, 2022 |access-date=January 4, 2022 |website=theJasmineBRAND}}{{Cite news |last=Alston |first=Trey |date=March 18, 2025 |title=Antonio Brown Posts Alleged Messages From Cydney Moreau Asking Him to Help Pay Rent |url=https://www.complex.com/sports/a/treyalston/antonio-brown-cydney-moreau-alleged-messages-pay-rent |access-date=May 1, 2025 |work=Complex }}

In September 2019, Brown re-enrolled for online classes at his alma mater, Central Michigan University.{{Cite web |date=September 23, 2019 |title=Back to school: AB reenrolls at Central Michigan |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/27685104/back-school-ab-reenrolls-central-michigan |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204403/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/27685104/back-school-ab-reenrolls-central-michigan |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=September 23, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} During his first month of class, Brown was the target of ridicule after he asked his 6.2 million Twitter followers for help proofreading an English paper, which was due that evening, in a tweet with several spelling and grammar errors.{{Cite news |last=Woods |first=Amanda |date=October 1, 2019 |title=Antonio Brown mocked after asking for help with homework |url=https://nypost.com/2019/10/01/antonio-brown-mocked-after-asking-for-help-with-homework/ |access-date=May 7, 2023 |work=New York Post}}{{Cite news |last=Champion |first=Brandon |date=October 1, 2019 |title=Antonio Brown asks for 'prof reader' for English paper, gets schooled |url=https://www.mlive.com/news/2019/10/antonio-brown-asks-for-prof-reader-for-english-paper-gets-schooled.html |access-date=May 7, 2023 |work=mlive |language=en}} In December 2023, Brown announced on his X account that he had graduated from Central Michigan.{{Cite news |last=Ward |first=Chris |date=December 16, 2023 |title=Antonio Brown Graduates From Central Michigan |url=https://steelersnow.com/antonio-brown-graduates-from-central-michigan/ |access-date=December 23, 2023 |work=Steelers Now}}

Brown is the cousin of Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise Brown, who was drafted in 2019,{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Nate |date=March 1, 2019 |title=Marquise Brown, cousin of Steelers' Antonio Brown, could be first wide receiver drafted in 2019 |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2019/03/01/marquise-brown-antonio-nfl-draft-2019-combine/3030403002/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190910083748/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2019/03/01/marquise-brown-antonio-nfl-draft-2019-combine/3030403002/ |archive-date=September 10, 2019 |access-date=September 30, 2019 |website=USA Today |language=en}} as well as former wide receiver Kenbrell Thompkins.{{Cite web |last=Coolong |first=Neal |date=October 31, 2013 |title=Patriots Kenbrell Thompkins prepares to take on his cousin, Steelers WR Antonio Brown |url=http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/steelers-vs-patriots-news-and-updates-heading-into-week-9/2013/10/31/5050438/patriots-kenbrell-thompkins-cousin-steelers-antonio-brown-nfl-week-9 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103084907/http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/steelers-vs-patriots-news-and-updates-heading-into-week-9/2013/10/31/5050438/patriots-kenbrell-thompkins-cousin-steelers-antonio-brown-nfl-week-9 |archive-date=November 3, 2013 |access-date=October 31, 2013 |website=Behind the Steel Curtain}}

Brown endorsed the Donald Trump 2024 presidential campaign on October 20, 2024.{{Cite web |last=Thompson |first=Scott |date=2024-10-20 |title=Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown, wearing MAGA gear, throws 'Trump/Vance' rally towels out to Steelers fans |url=https://www.foxnews.com/sports/ex-nfl-star-antonio-brown-wearing-maga-gear-throws-trump-vance-rally-towels-out-steelers-fans |access-date=2024-10-21 |website=Fox News |language=en-US}}

Legal issues

During and prior to the 2018 season, Brown was embroiled in numerous incidents in addition to causing tension within the Steelers organization. This included tossing furniture out of his 14th-floor apartment window in April, nearly hitting a 22-month-old toddler on the patio below,{{Cite web |last=Fowler |first=Kevin |date=October 11, 2018 |title=Antonio Brown accused of tossing items off balcony |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24942401/antonio-brown-sued-allegedly-throwing-items-balcony/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204356/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24942401/antonio-brown-sued-allegedly-throwing-items-balcony/ |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=March 11, 2019 |publisher=ESPN |language=en}} and being cited for speeding, driving in excess of {{convert|100|mph|kph}} along a suburban Pittsburgh road.{{Cite web |last=Murray |first=Ashley |date=November 8, 2018 |title=Steelers' Antonio Brown cited for driving over 100 mph on McKnight Road in Ross |url=https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2018/11/08/Pittsburgh-steelers-antonio-brown-police-speeding-ticket-ross-mcknight-road-allegheny-county/stories/201811080137/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327102347/https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2018/11/08/pittsburgh-steelers-antonio-brown-police-speeding-ticket-ross-mcknight-road-allegheny-county/stories/201811080137 |archive-date=March 27, 2019 |access-date=March 18, 2019 |website=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |language=en}} Brown was later sued for the April incident,{{Cite web |date=October 9, 2018 |title=Steelers' WR Antonio Brown Sued, Accused Of Nearly Hitting Toddler With Furniture Thrown From Balcony |url=https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2018/10/09/antonio-brown-lawsuit-throwing-furniture-florida-balcony/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190921170048/https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2018/10/09/antonio-brown-lawsuit-throwing-furniture-florida-balcony/ |archive-date=September 21, 2019 |access-date=September 21, 2019 |website=CBSLocal.com}} and reached a settlement with the family of the child in April 2019.{{Cite web |last=Guggenheimer |first=Paul |date=April 15, 2019 |title=Antonio Brown settles Florida furniture-throwing lawsuit |url=https://triblive.com/sports/antonio-brown-settles-florida-furniture-throwing-lawsuit/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108000925/https://triblive.com/sports/antonio-brown-settles-florida-furniture-throwing-lawsuit/ |archive-date=November 8, 2020 |access-date=April 22, 2021 |website=TribLive.com}} In February 2019, a judge ruled him guilty of reckless driving in the speeding incident, and Brown received a fine.{{Cite web |date=February 12, 2019 |title=Antonio Brown Found Guilty In Speeding Incident, Ordered To Pay Fine |url=https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2019/02/12/antonio-brown-found-guilty-mcknight-road-speeding-incident/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210422151340/https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2019/02/12/antonio-brown-found-guilty-mcknight-road-speeding-incident/ |archive-date=April 22, 2021 |access-date=April 22, 2021 |website=CBSLocal.com}}

On September 10, 2019, Brown's former trainer, Britney Taylor, filed a lawsuit alleging he sexually assaulted her on three occasions. She claimed that he exposed himself to her and raped her. Brown and his legal team denied the allegations.{{Cite web |last=Shpigel |first=Ben |date=September 11, 2019 |title=Antonio Brown Accused of Rape in a Lawsuit |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/10/sports/football/antonio-brown-sexual-asssault-patriots.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190911004007/https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/10/sports/football/antonio-brown-sexual-asssault-patriots.html |archive-date=September 11, 2019 |access-date=September 11, 2019 |website=The New York Times}}{{Cite web |date=September 10, 2019 |title=Antonio Brown accused of rape in civil lawsuit |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/27589799/antonio-brown-accused-rape-civil-lawsuit |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190914061925/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/27589799/antonio-brown-accused-rape-civil-lawsuit |archive-date=September 14, 2019 |access-date=September 19, 2019 |publisher=ESPN}} On September 18, the Allegheny County district attorney's office announced Brown would not be prosecuted because Taylor's accusations were outside of the statute of limitations. The civil suit continued.{{Cite web |date=September 18, 2019 |title=DA won't prosecute Antonio Brown on rape accusations because of statute |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/sep/18/antonio-brown-rape-statute-limitations |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101112745/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/sep/18/antonio-brown-rape-statute-limitations |archive-date=November 1, 2020 |access-date=June 11, 2022 |website=Guardian}} On September 16, a second woman accused him of sexual misconduct. Separately, Victor Prisk, a Pittsburgh-based doctor, who was treating Brown while with the Steelers, also sued Brown for "farting in his face" and $11,500 in unpaid fees in 2018.{{Cite magazine |last=Klemko, Robert |date=September 16, 2019 |title=There's More History to Antonio Brown's History |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/09/16/antonio-brown-new-england-patriots-lawsuits-accusations-sexual-midconduct-assault |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190917011857/https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/09/16/antonio-brown-new-england-patriots-lawsuits-accusations-sexual-midconduct-assault |archive-date=September 17, 2019 |access-date=September 17, 2019 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}} A settlement between Brown and Taylor was agreed upon in April 2021.{{Cite web |last=Fowler |first=Jeremy |date=April 21, 2021 |title=Antonio Brown settles dispute with ex-trainer, who accused him of sexual assault |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31302629/antonio-brown-settles-dispute-ex-trainer-accused-sexual-assault |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210421170347/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31302629/antonio-brown-settles-dispute-ex-trainer-accused-sexual-assault |archive-date=April 21, 2021 |access-date=April 22, 2021 |publisher=ESPN}}

On January 13, 2020, following several domestic incidents in which police were called to Brown's home in Hollywood, Florida, the Hollywood Police Department stated they no longer want Brown to be associated with their youth league (PAL). The Hollywood police department returned a check from Brown and issued a trespass order preventing him from being involved with their youth league while saying in a statement, "We do not want him to continue to affect our youth, or influence them in a negative way."{{Cite web |last=Cetoute |first=Devoun |date=January 13, 2020 |title=Former NFL star Antonio Brown waved a 'bag of d—ks' at cops. Police banned him from PAL |url=https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/broward/article239246323.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629190310/https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/broward/article239246323.html |archive-date=June 29, 2020 |access-date=April 9, 2020 |website=Miami Herald}} Days later on January 21, it was reported that Brown and an accomplice had attacked a moving truck driver at the home. Glenn Holt, working as Brown's trainer was arrested, while a warrant for Brown's arrest was issued a day later with a felony charge of battery and burglary.{{Cite web |last=Middlehurst-Schwartz |first=Michael |date=January 22, 2020 |title=Arrest warrant issued for Antonio Brown on burglary with battery charge |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2020/01/22/antonio-brown-arrest-warrant-issued-battery/4548818002/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200123093153/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2020/01/22/antonio-brown-arrest-warrant-issued-battery/4548818002/ |archive-date=January 23, 2020 |access-date=January 23, 2020 |website=USA Today |language=en-US}} He turned himself in a night later on January 23.{{Cite web |last=Wolfe |first=Cameron |date=January 24, 2020 |title=AB turns himself in to police after arrest warrant |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28550533/antonio-brown-turns-police-arrest-warrant |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204329/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28550533/antonio-brown-turns-police-arrest-warrant |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=January 24, 2020 |publisher=ESPN |language=en}} Brown was officially charged with felony burglary of a vehicle, misdemeanor battery, and misdemeanor criminal mischief on March 20.{{Cite web |last=Fowler |first=Jeremy |date=April 3, 2020 |title=Antonio Brown charged in alleged assault of driver in Florida |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28993356/antonio-brown-charged-alleged-assault-driver-florida |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200505014624/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28993356/antonio-brown-charged-alleged-assault-driver-florida |archive-date=May 5, 2020 |access-date=May 3, 2020 |publisher=ESPN}} On June 12, Brown pleaded no contest to the felony battery and burglary charges and received two years of probation. He was also ordered to undergo 100 hours of community service, a 13-week anger management counseling program, and a psychological evaluation.{{Cite web |last=Bergman |first=Jeremy |date=June 12, 2020 |title=Antonio Brown pleads no contest in battery case, gets probation |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/antonio-brown-pleads-no-contest-in-battery-case-gets-probation |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200613015731/https://www.nfl.com/news/antonio-brown-pleads-no-contest-in-battery-case-gets-probation |archive-date=June 13, 2020 |access-date=June 12, 2020 |website=NFL.com}}

On October 1, 2022, Brown encountered further controversy after it was reported that he exposed himself to a woman at the Armani Hotel in Dubai. The alleged incident occurred on May 14, with Brown exposing himself and becoming physical with a female guest in a pool.{{Cite web |date=October 1, 2022 |title=Antonio Brown Exposes Himself to Woman in Dubai Pool |url=https://www.tmz.com/2022/10/01/antonio-brown-exposes-himself-woman-dubai-pool/ |access-date=October 1, 2022 |website=TMZ |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Calder |first=Rich |date=October 1, 2022 |title=Video: Antonio Brown exposes himself to stunned guests in hotel pool |url=https://nypost.com/2022/10/01/video-antonio-brown-exposes-himself-to-stunned-guests-in-hotel-pool/ |access-date=October 1, 2022 |website=New York Post}}{{Cite web |date=October 1, 2022 |title=NFL Antonio Brown Exposing Himself |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/antonio-brown-nfl-video-exposing-himself-concussions/u25cdkm1ynxvez48nchtuwul |access-date=October 1, 2022 |website=Sporting News}} On December 1, Tampa police attempted to serve Brown with an arrest warrant on domestic violence charges related to an incident with his ex-fiancée on November 28, in which he threw a shoe at her during an argument with her.{{Cite web |date=December 1, 2022 |title=Tampa police issue arrest warrant for former Buccaneer Antonio Brown for domestic battery |url=https://www.fox13news.com/news/former-buccaneer-antonio-brown-faces-domestic-violence-accusation-in-tampa |access-date=December 4, 2022 |publisher=FOX 13 News |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Trapasso |first=Chris |date=December 1, 2022 |title=Ranking NFL teams with most to prove in awesome Week 13 slate of games between contenders |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ranking-nfl-teams-with-most-to-prove-in-awesome-week-13-slate-of-games-between-contenders/ |access-date=December 4, 2022 |work=CBS Sports |language=en}}

On April 14, 2023, an arrest warrant was issued for Brown for failing to make child support payments. Brown's attorney claimed that he paid over $30,000 in child support after the arrest warrant was issued and that the matter was cleared up.{{Cite web |last=Abraham |first=Mya |date=April 22, 2023 |title=Antonio Brown Makes Child Support Payment After Judge-Issued Arrest Warrant |url=https://news.yahoo.com/antonio-brown-makes-child-support-170005128.html |access-date=April 24, 2023 |website=Yahoo! News}}{{Cite magazine |last=Chavkin |first=Daniel |date=April 23, 2023 |title=Antonio Brown Addresses Report of Warrant for Unpaid Child Support |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2023/04/23/antonio-brown-warrant-unpaid-child-support-reaction |access-date=April 24, 2023 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}} In August, an arrest warrant was issued when Brown missed $15,000 in child support payments.{{Cite news |date=August 23, 2023 |title=Arrest warrant issued in Florida for former Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown over unpaid child support |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/arrest-warrant-issued-in-florida-for-former-steelers-wide-receiver-antonio-brown-over-unpaid-child-support/ |access-date=2024-05-30 |publisher=CBS Pittsburgh}} On June 3, Brown was reportedly asked to leave a Holiday Inn Express hotel in Albany, New York, where the Albany Empire was staying. A source told the Times Union that the hotel asked Brown to leave due to complaints of loud music and marijuana smoking. No criminal charges were filed against Brown.{{Cite news |last=Singelais |first=Mark |date=June 3, 2023 |title=Watch: Antonio Brown reacts after he's asked to exit Albany hotel |url=https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/antonio-brown-asked-leave-albany-hotel-18133540.php |access-date=June 11, 2023 |work=Times Union}} On August 22, an arrest warrant was issued to Brown for failing to pay child support. A Miami-Dade County judge ruled Brown's arrest on August 9, for missing a $15,000 payment to Wiltrice Jackson, Brown's ex-girlfriend and mother of one of his daughters.{{Cite news |last=Whitt |first=Richie |date=August 29, 2023 |title=Arrest Warrant Issued For Ex Patriots WR Antonio Brown – NFL Tracker |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/arrest-warrant-issued-for-ex-patriots-wr-antonio-brown-nfl-tracker/ar-AA1fCqyJ |access-date=August 22, 2023 |publisher=MSN}} Following the report of his arrest warrant, Brown went on a social media rant calling out the media, claiming his arrest warrant was not real, and also called out former Steeler Ryan Clark, stating: "Fu** the b*tch ass reporter who ever wrote the story! You Mf don't know shit about me ! Where I came from what I been through!! Ryan Clark been a bitch in media say things then apologize next AB name drop we gone strike yo ass boy".{{Cite news |last=Allen |first=Quinn |date=August 29, 2023 |title=Antonio Brown goes on NSFW tirade towards ex-Steelers teammate Ryan Clark amid arrest warrant |url=https://clutchpoints.com/steelers-news-antonio-brown-goes-on-nsfw-tirade-towards-ryan-clark-amid-arrest-warrant |access-date=August 28, 2023 |work=Clutch Sports}} On August 29, Brown claimed that his behavior stems from his issues from battling chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a neurodegenerative disease. In response to reporters calling him crazy, Brown stated, "My CTE acting up F*** all y'all whoever played on my name". Brown also again denied there was a warrant out for his arrest.{{Cite magazine |last=Fisher |first=Mike |date=August 29, 2023 |title='My CTE Acting Up; F*** Y'all!' Antonio Brown's Latest Cry for Help |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/cte-acting-up-f-yall-new-england-patriots-antonio-brown-cry-for-help |access-date=August 29, 2023 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}} He had previously denied possibility that the disease could have been affecting him.{{cite web |first=Dr. Chris |last=Nowinski |author-link=Christopher Nowinski |title=On the Question of Antonio Brown and CTE |url=https://concussionfoundation.org/news/blog/on-the-question-of-antonio-brown-and-cte/ |website=Concussion Legacy Foundation |access-date=November 3, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240329142005/https://concussionfoundation.org/news/blog/on-the-question-of-antonio-brown-and-cte/ |archive-date=March 29, 2024 |date=January 3, 2022}} On October 15, Brown was arrested by the Broward County Sheriff's Office for unpaid child support and released on a $15,000 bond.{{Cite magazine |last=Strackbein |first=Noah |date=October 16, 2023 |title=Former Steelers WR Antonio Brown Arrested |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/steelers/news/pittsburgh-steelers-antonio-brown-arrested-child-support |access-date=October 17, 2023 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}}

On May 23, 2024, Brown filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, owing $2.93 million to eight creditors, including a $1.2 million debt from a lawsuit stemming from the January 2020 assault lawsuit. Brown listed his estimated assets as $50,000 or less.{{Cite web |last=DeMeyer |first=Tess |date=May 23, 2024 |title=Antonio Brown files for bankruptcy, owes $2.93 million to 8 creditors |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5515185/2024/05/23/antonio-brown-bankruptcy/ |access-date=May 23, 2024 |website=The Athletic}}