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By Matt Levine
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Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown has become known for his questionable takes and posts in recent years. Since he left the NFL, Brown has been very active on social media and sometimes, it can be a lot.
Recently Brown shared a wild AI video that depicts himself making a return to the Pittsburgh Steelers. This would also be alongside veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who the Steelers are heavily involved in contact negotiations with.
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The Steelers aren't likely to bring Brown back into the mix, even if they were to sign Rodgers. But the former wide-out has made his case multiple times in recent years.
During the height of his NFL career, Brown was one of the best wide receivers in the entire league. Playing alongside quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and running back Le'Veon Bell, the Steelers had an explosive offensive attack.
Pittsburgh never fully lived up to the hype, however, as they failed to reach the Super Bowl with this trio. But the legacy of Brown with the Steelers is a memorable one due to his spectacular play.
Brown made the Pro Bowl seven times while with the Steelers, cementing himself around the NFL. His best year came in 2014 when he posted 129 catches for 1,698 yards and 13 scores.
The wide-out then followed that season up with 136 catches for 1,836 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2015. Brown was the definition of consistency, always showing up for the Steelers each season.
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Following his stint in Pittsburgh, Brown joined the Oakland Raiders but never saw the field for them. The wide-out was released shortly into his time with the time and eventually joined the New England Patriots.
Brown played in one game for the Patriots before he was cut. The veteran had different allegations surrounding him and New England wanted no part of it.
Eventually, he made his way to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to connect with legendary quarterback Tom Brady. Brown helped the Buccaneers win the Super Bowl and then the trouble began again.
During the 2021 season, Brown took his jersey, shoulder pads, glove, and shirt during a game. The wide receiver ran off the field into the locker room and it ended up being his final game in the NFL.
Brown was released by the Buccaneers and hasn't played since. The veteran has tried to make a few comeback attempts but nothing has stuck.
Instead, he has now resorted to posting wild content on social media, including this video. Brown isn't likely to ever see the field in an NFL game again but he did have a good run in the league.
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