Antonio Brown: Interesting Facts About the Ex-NFL Star You Probably Didn't Know

Antonio Brown trended on Twitter on Friday after he announced that he plans to revive his NFL career.

Nearly two months after saying he had retired, Brown tweeted that he plans to play for the Ravens, which signed up his younger cousin, Marquise Brown.

On his viral post, Antonio Brown shared a photo of himself wearing a Ravens uniform with the caption, "Excited to return to the NFL this year."

His tweet raised questions as the former NFL star is currently not on the Ravens roster and whether this could actually be possible.

Brown's ugly divorce from Tampa Bay Buccaneers last year was possibly one reason teams had stayed away from him. It was his second season with the Buccaneers.

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Antonio Brown: Interesting Facts About the Ex-NFL Star

According to CBS Sports, Antonio Brown was a great player in his heyday, but his problems in recent years, on and off the field, have overshadowed his greatness,

Brown was named to the Pro Bowl seven times between 2011 and 2018, and he was an All-Pro from 2014 to 2017. At that time, Brown was the league leader in receptions and receiving yards for the Steelers.

Brown, a former sixth-round pick, was a league MVP contender before getting injured in Week 15 of 2017. Despite missing the final 2.5 games of the season due to injury, Brown still finished first in the NFL in receiving yards with 1,533.

Brown was not in top shape, but he played through pain to help Pittsburgh advance to the divisional round, where they ultimately lost to Jacksonville.

In 2018, Brown led the NFL with 15 touchdown receptions despite not starting the last game of the season because he was benched. In terms of receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns, he ranked second all-time for the Steelers.

Here are some other interesting facts about Antonio Brown that many probably did not know.

He Took Hot-Air Balloon Ride on His Way to His First Training Camp With the Raiders

It is no secret that certain players want to make a grand entrance during training camps. Another participant, complete with a hype man and loudspeaker, arrived in an armored vehicle. Antonio Brown used the aircraft to outdo his rival, and it was documented on HBO's "Hard Knocks."

He Refused to Replace His First Helmet Even if it Is Outdated

Antonio Brown has worn the exact helmet since he was drafted in 2010. He even planned to use it in Oakland, despite players having been informed of rule changes years ago and again in April 2021, NFL Therapy reported.

The former NFL star went nuts when the league told him he could not use his helmet. He even threatened to resign. Brown only looked for a replacement after the NFL rejected his appeal. He feared being forced to use a modern helmet that obstructs his eyesight.

Antonio Brown Kicked Out of the House as a Teen

Antonio Brown, as a teenager, experienced homelessness and instability after being kicked out, according to Factinate. For a long time, he cycled between sleeping in parked cars during the night and crashing on friends' couches for a night or two.

If he were lucky, he would find a cheap motel. Brown's high school performance plummeted as he struggled with anger and isolation.

Ex-NFL Stat Saved by a Coach

Antonio Brown owes his success on the football field to Zach Azzanni. Brown was introduced to the coach when he was in high school.

Their brief encounter impressed him, and when he learned that Brown had been expelled from Florida International University (FIU), he called the young man and offered him one last chance, which Brown quickly accepted.

Antonio Brown and His Dedication to Football

Antonio Brown's extensive pregame preparation was uncovered by coach Butch Jones when another player asked him if he had seen Brown's apartment.

When Jones visited Brown, he was shocked by what he saw. Brown had his steps duct-taped for improvised speed ladder training, and several laptops opened to study multiple NFL plays simultaneously.

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Written by: Bert Hoover

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