Is Antonio Brown Retired? Receiver Indicates He's Done With NFL Again

Antonio Brown has indicated that he is done playing football once again. The wide receiver’s tweets Monday morning suggest that he plans to retire from the NFL.

“At this point the risk is greater than the reward,” Brown tweeted. “Thank you everyone who been part of this journey I sincerely thank you for everything!”

Arguably the league’s best wide receiver a couple of years ago, Brown hasn’t been on an NFL roster in 10 months. The New England Patriots released the 32-year-old on Sept. 20 after he was accused of sexual assault by his former trainer.

Brown only played one game during the 2019 NFL season. The Oakland Raiders cut Brown, who continued to clash with the front office, just prior to their season opener. The Raiders acquired Brown in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers following the 2018 season.

Brown has seemingly threatened to retire several times over the past year. During a dispute regarding what helmet he was allowed to wear during training camp last summer, the veteran told the team he was prepared to walk away from the sport, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Shortly after the Patriots made Brown a free agent, he said he wouldn’t play in the NFL anymore.

On Dec. 27, the New Orleans Saints worked out Brown. The receiver was seen working out with Russell Wilson this summer, sparking rumors that the Seattle Seahawks might be interested in him.

There has been speculation that Brown could reunite with Tom Brady in Tampa Bay. Brady and Brown developed a relationship during their brief time as teammates in New England a year ago.

If Brown signs with a team, he would be subject to a possible lengthy suspension because of numerous legal issues. In addition to the sexual assault allegation, Brown was arrested in January on three charges, accused of assaulting a delivery truck driver.

Brown made the Pro Bowl each season from 2013-2017.