Antonio Brown took off his uniform, chucked pieces of his gear into the stands, and left the field midway through Sunday’s game against the Jets. There’s no word from the team just yet, but this will likely mark the end of his Buccaneers tenure.
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As noted on the FOX telecast (Twitter link via NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport), teammates O.J. Howard and Mike Evans tried to calm AB down midway through his outburst. They were unsuccessful as Brown jogged to the locker room half naked.
With star wide receiver Chris Godwin out for the year, Brown figured to be a key part of the Bucs’ playoff offense. The timing is even more confusing given Brown’s contract. As noted by Spotrac (Twitter link), Brown was on the verge of collecting serious bonus money. With eight more catches ($333K), 55 receiving yards ($333K), and one receiving touchdown ($333K), Brown would have made an extra $1MM this year.
Instead, Brown is probably done with the Buccaneers and, possibly, football altogether. The rest of the Bucs, meanwhile, went on to rally and beat the Jets, 28-24.
just saw the video. who actually thought TB12 was going to keep him from snapping. this dude needs real help and he isnt going to get that while playing football.
Tomlin and Brady are gods for mostly containing AB’s crazy for as long as they did, especially Tomlin.
Tomlin should be in the Hall for it lol.
Well I guess AB is going to have more time to acquire that Phd he told everyone he was pursuing.
Maybe that’s what the million dollars was for?
Maybe he had to poop
My son would take off all his clothes to poop. Maybe he was getting a head start.
If the Bucs don’t cut him they are nuts. If another team signs him the GM should be fired and never GM again.
The idiot also was close to making $1mill in bonuses. He needed a TD and a couple catches and yards. I guess he has so much that is like $20 to us.
I don’t know your son, but I bet he’s a lot smarter than Mr. Bare Chest.
I wouldn’t mind an extra $20…I’ll send my Venmo to people if they want to donate to my bonus cause
Maybe he had the meat sweats which explains him taking off his clothes before pooping?
Co-Stanz-a…
He must have saw a 3D picture
Say goodbye to your NFL Career! This guy is a train wreck.
Oh no! I did not see this coming…
Funny how when he left they were down by like 12 to the Nets and still came back and won without AB.
ABs career is done, no way another team gives him a chance after everything.
I would love to completely agree with you, but it’s the NFL… How many times has Gordon been reinstated? Aldon Smith has been back how many times? Marshawn Lynch? It only takes ONE team.
I know it’s a typo, but dang, I’d love to see the Bucs vs the Nets! Brady vs Durant!
Another Prozac moment in a sports setting. Who would of figured prima donnas making millions could act like that. Huh
Perfect example of how rich people act when they don’t get what they want
Praying so much rn
I loved that OJ Simpson weighed in on Twitter calling AB inexcusable. That’s crazy, calling someone crazy.
You know you messed up when OJ Simpson of all people says you overreacted.
Hate to see it. I loved watching AB with the Steelers. Always had a smile on his face and was an unreal player. Don’t know what changed these past 4 or so years.
One theory is the hit from Burfict really messed
him up. It’s gotta be something because his behavior got really erratic quickly. I’m sure he was always high maintenance in Ptt but never like this.
At least until the end of his tenure there.
The word is that Arians benched AB right before the walk-out. If he benched him to keep him from reaching some bonuses then I’m on Brown’s side this time and the Bucs and Arians ought to be held accountable.
Give me a break. Coach owes him nothing. He has to hold his players accountable. AB has had far too many chances. He needs to leave the game and get some help
Doesn’t sound like this is the case. He was not benched…sounds like he just quit from reports.
He’s just mad because he ain’t getting his money
I heard a report yesterday that BA wanted AB to go back in but, he refused. Assuming it was because he ankle hurt.
CTE
Classic Antonio Brown. Whoever didn’t see something like this coming (I.E. the Patriots) are complete fools. They’re gonna get what they deserve for signing him…weeks worth of headaches and distractions…aside from the ones he’s already caused. Never should have been given the chance in the first place. Nothing has ever been so obvious.
My question is why were those Tampa fans trying to high five him as he’s ditching their team?
Some people are so low class that any form of attention, even from someone doing something despicable, is important to them.
so they could say they high fived Antonio Brown?
Yeah. Not the best moment to do it though. Especially since those people were wearing Bucs jerseys.
BONEHEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Who was that other player that did this? It was a corner for the colts if I remember correctly. Just up and quit mid game.
Vontae Davis when he was with Buffalo.
Much less dramatic though.
Anybody know what set him off?
It’s all speculation right now, but Arians benched him right before this happened.
And then asked him to return to the game. That doesn’t sound like being benched, sounds like he was subbed or pulled for a short time.