The Ravens are interested in Dez Bryant, but they will not consider Antonio Brown, according to NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport (on Twitter). Lamar Jackson has pushed for the Ravens to sign his workout pal, but owner Steve Bisciotti is not interested.
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There was, at least, a glimmer of hope recently when head coach John Harbaugh told reporters that he’s willing to “look at any and every player” and that Brown is “no exception.” Brown, apparently, is an exception. His troubling off-the-field issues and the club’s history with Ray Rice have soured any potential deal.
Brown must serve an eight-game NFL suspension before returning to the field. Even then, it’s still not clear if he’ll get an opportunity. Seahawks star quarterback Russell Wilson would love to bring him to Seattle, though Pete Carroll seems more inclined to reunite with Josh Gordon.
Brown, 32, has tallied 841 receptions for 11,253 yards over the course of his career, which includes seven Pro Bowl appearances.
The Ravens are a smart organization with a sizable chance at winning the championship. They don’t need to risk toxifying their lockerroom with this headcase
And unlike Ray Rice, who mentioned by this article, Antonio Brown has done nothing to rehabilitate his image or make up for his wrongdoing. Not sure why the two were brought up as being related, given their completely different offenses and situations in general.
Kind of an uncalled for knock on Ray Rice.
There are other Raven’s that have been accused of far greater acts and Brown is a multiple case offender.
Yeah, why would they ever mention a guy whose ‘smacking a woman around’ video went viral and caused huge embarrassment for the team and the city, in the same breath as Antonio Brown? smh
In other news, an unidentified man was seen throwing tea and furniture into the Inner Harbor.
Any team would be better off with Antonio Brown assuming he’s mentally healthy.
Why the heck would the Seahawks bring back a habitual drug user over a clean, MVP-caliber WR that is AB?
Time to post a retirement again.