Antonio Tavaris Brown Sr., known as Antonio Brown or "AB," made his NFL debut 15 years ago in 2010. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the sixth round as the 195th overall pick of the 2010 NFL Draft.
After being drafted by the Steelers, Brown chose the number 82 for his jersey. He explained the personal significance behind this number during his career.
Antonio Brown announced his first retirement in March 2023 but reversed the decision the following month, expressing intentions to play for the Albany Empire, which did not come to fruition. He announced a second retirement in April 2024.
In 2025, Brown was arrested in Dubai and is being extradited to the United States on attempted murder charges related to a shooting earlier this year in Miami.
Antonio Brown was connected to a shooting that happened earlier this year in Miami.
Author’s summary: Antonio Brown, who debuted in the NFL in 2010 and won one Super Bowl, had a turbulent career across multiple teams and multiple retirements before his 2025 arrest on serious charges.