If Antonio Brown wasn’t untouchable as a free agent before for NFL teams, he almost certainly is now.
On Friday, the NFL announced the former Steelers wide receiver would be suspended for eight games as a result of a violation of the league’s personal conduct policy. Along with his suspension, the NFL is directing Brown to continue getting counseling and treatment.
The league had been investigating Brown after an artist who did work at his home accused him of sexual misconduct last year stemming from an incident she says occurred when she worked there in 2017.
He also pleaded no contest in June to a felony burglary with battery charge related to an incident in January with a moving truck company at his house in Florida.
Things were spiraling for Brown. This seems to be just another layer to it. This time, though, he doesn’t appear to be lashing out or appealing the NFL’s decision.
In an Instagram post on Friday, Brown said he’s ready for new beginnings.
It’ll take a while for that new beginning to start, it seems. At least if it involves being in the NFL.
