Antonio Brown’s NFL Debut and Career Highlights
Antonio Brown made his NFL debut in 2010, marking the start of a 13-year professional football career. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL Draft, picked 195th overall. Known as "AB," Brown chose the jersey number 82 early in his career.
Teams and Playing Career
- Played eight years with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Joined the Oakland Raiders in 2019.
- Also played for the New England Patriots in 2019.
- Finished his NFL career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2020 to 2021.
Achievements
During his time in the league, Brown won one Super Bowl in 2020 while playing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Retirement Attempts
Brown announced his first retirement in March 2023 but reversed his decision the next month, intending to join the Albany Empire—a move that never materialized. He declared his second retirement in April 2024.
Legal Issues in 2025
In 2025, Brown was arrested in Dubai and is being extradited to the United States facing charges of attempted murder related to a shooting incident in Miami earlier this year.
"Brown, whose full name is Antonio Tavaris Brown Sr., was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers during the sixth round with the 195th overall pick in the 2010 NFL draft."
"Now, in 2025, Brown has been arrested in Dubai and is being extradited to the US on charges of attempted murder."
Summary: Antonio Brown’s NFL career spanned over a decade with multiple teams, highlighted by a Super Bowl win, marred recently by serious legal troubles involving attempted murder charges.