Just when you think Antonio Brown has finally moved on from his playing days, he finds a way to drop a bomb. There may have been havoc in his life, but he’s keeping a keen eye on the happenings of the league. This week, he proposed an idea: What if AB returns? The destination he has in mind? The very same team he’s been eyeing ever since they handed the keys of the offense to Aaron Rodgers: the Pittsburgh Steelers. 

“84 Could help #Steelers,” Brown posted on X. 

The Steelers have pretty much been a puzzle this season. They have pieces fitting well, like how veteran quarterback Rodgers has reignited hopes in everyone’s eyes by taking charge of the offense, and the defense has handled things in many games. But the ‘consistency’ button seems to be stuck. Despite a three-game winning streak, the Steelers stumbled big time in Week 17. 

The Cleveland Browns’ defense didn’t allow the Steelers to record a single touchdown while dominating for the first three quarters. In the final minute, Rodgers tried to take control, marching the team down to the 10-yard line, but they came up short by 7 yards to tie the game with a touchdown. The scoreboard reflected Pittsburgh’s loss at 13-6, dropping to a 9-7 standing. 

Now, the last chance of survival is Week 18 against the Baltimore Ravens. And that’s where AB comes in. Despite not stepping on the field since January of 2022, Brown believes he’s the answer to the Steelers’ consistency problem. 

Interestingly, just a few months ago, in June, the seven-time Pro Bowler addressed a potential comeback to the Black and Gold. He revealed Rodgers approached him in February, and the two even discussed the former wide receiver’s return to the team, but things didn’t pan out. AB has been trying to reunite with Pittsburgh since 2024, when he offered to play for the team for free. 

“Offer still out there to come back and play for the Steelers for free to finish the season,” he offered on X. 

When head coach Mike Tomlin was asked about AB’s generous offer, he didn’t say a word and simply walked away from the podium with a stone-cold expression. It’s no secret that Brown’s departure from the Steelers wasn’t on very good terms. He may have burnt the final bridges back in May 2024. During an interview, he claimed he forced his way out because he realized the Steelers weren’t going to win the Super Bowl, and he wanted to be a champion. 

Interestingly, his strained relationship with Tomlin and the front office isn’t the only issue. There’s a huge legal elephant in the room. 

Antonio Brown’s legal baggage 

This year, in the first week of November, the former All-Pro wide receiver had a brutal encounter with law enforcement. He was arrested on the charge of attempted m***** from a shooting that took place in May, following a celebrity boxing match in Miami. The U.S. Marshals took him into custody in Dubai and then flew him to a jail in Essex County, New Jersey. 

A week later, he was released on bond but required to wear a GPS ankle monitor. He’s being held pending extradition in Miami. It’s not clear why he was taken to New Jersey first or exactly how long he had been in Dubai before his arrest. 

On the night of the incident, police briefly held AB, but he was let go after just a few hours. Several clips went viral on social media, where he was seen in a scuffle with people, followed by the clear sound of gunfire. Currently, there’s been no development, and AB is awaiting his trial. With such legal baggage, it’s doubtful that Tomlin would consider his offer even though the team is desperate now. 

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