When did Antonio Brown make his NFL debut? Career highlights explored after his arrest in connection with attempted murder at Florida boxing event

Antonio Brown's NFL Debut and Career Highlights

Antonio Tavaris Brown Sr. made his NFL debut in 2010 after being selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the sixth round as the 195th overall pick in the NFL draft. Known by the nickname "AB," Brown chose the jersey number 82 for his career in the league.

Career Progression and Teams

Brown played eight years with the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he began his professional career.
In 2019, he briefly played for the Oakland Raiders and later the New England Patriots.
He joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020 and remained with them until 2021.

Achievements

Brown won one Super Bowl championship in 2020 while with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Retirements

Antonio Brown has retired twice from professional football. He first announced his retirement in March 2023 but reversed the decision in April 2023 with plans to join the Albany Empire, which did not materialize. He declared his second retirement in April 2024.

Recent Legal Issues

In 2025, Brown was arrested in Dubai and is being extradited to the United States on charges of attempted murder related to a shooting earlier this year in Miami.

“Now, in 2025, Brown has been arrested in Dubai and is being extradited to the US on charges of attempted murder."

Throughout his 13-year NFL career, Brown remained a prominent figure both on and off the field.

Summary: Antonio Brown debuted in the NFL in 2010, won a Super Bowl in 2020, played for four teams, retired twice, and in 2025 faced serious legal charges involving an attempted murder case.

Soap Central — 2025-11-07

Antonio Brown's NFL Debut and Career Highlights

Career Progression and Teams

Achievements

Retirements

Recent Legal Issues

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