The Root; Published By: Noah A. McGee
For once in the past year, it seems that Antonio Brown is a victim, and not the person who continues to find himself in trouble.
If you were unaware, the former All-pro wide receiver has returned to the football world, but not the NFL and not as a player, but as an owner.
In March, the former Pittsburgh Steeler bought a controlling stake in the Albany Empire, a franchise in the National Arena League. As a part of the investment, Antonio’s father, Eddie Brown, was named the vice president of football operations, which is fitting considering his father starred for the team as a wide receiver in the 1990s.
Over the weekend, Brown attended his first game as a co-owner of the Albany Empire and watched his team beat the Orlando Predators 70-33.
In a video posted on Brown’s Twitter account days after the game, Brown is greeting fans until a security guard tries to kick him off the field. Read more
