- Arguably the best wide receiver in the NFL over the past decade, Antonio Brown once again decided to retire.
- A highly controversial player had multiple issues during the last year.
- Brown is considered to be one of the best ever WRs in the history of the gridiron.
Brown Explains his Retirement on Twitter
The controversial star announced last night that he is done playing football – once again. He had a couple of Tweets in which he not only revealed the news, but also explained the reasons for such an action.
“Is it time to walk away I done everything in the game ?!!,” Brown tweeted. “At this point, the risk is greater than the reward thank you, everyone, who been part of this journey I sincerely thank you for everything! life goes on 84! I came I saw I conquered mission complete Call God.”
This comes as a massive disappointment for all those who hoped to see Brown in the league once again. His massive fanbase was on fire after receiving the news that the Baltimore Ravens and the Seattle Seahawks are allegedly interested in signing their favorite.
Brown’s behavior also suggested that he might be after a new deal, as he frequently appeared in footages practicing with various partners.
It seemed that his shape was good, and that the former Steeler, Raider and a Patriot might find a new team without any trouble.
However, all that won’t happen.
Meanwhile, some of the fans and the NFL experts are claiming that this might be another of Brown’s publicity stunts, which he often does. He would announce his retirement back in September 2019, and then continue to practice quickly after that.
That happened after his lone game after leaving the Pats, while staying with the Pats in Week 2 against the Dolphins.
Just to remind you that before coming to New England, Brown was supposed to become the franchise player of the Oakland Raiders, who acquired him in a trade with the Steelers. The player was unhappy with his position in Pittsburgh, forcing his way out from Heinz Field.
According to his words, the team didn’t appreciate his contribution appropriately, and the chemistry between him and Ben Roethlisberger deteriorated, which is why the wide receiver wanted to leave.
Brown’s Stellar Career
Pittsburgh picked Brown as the 195th overall pick at the 2010 draft. After a slow first season, he exploded in the second campaign, posting 1,108 yards averaging 16.1 per catch, but also having 1,062 returning yards becoming the first player ever to surpass 1,000-yard limit in both of these categories during one season.
After that, he went on to become a seven-time Pro Bowl selection, five-time All-Pro (four times in the first team), and was a two-time receiving yards leader. In 2018, his last year in Pittsburgh, Brown led the league in touchdowns.
Once creating the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team, Brown received his spot without any problems.
Many hope to see him back on the field at some point, despite the Tweet from Monday night. With 32 years of age, he would have a lot to offer for at least two or three seasons.
