Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown is reportedly facing legal proceedings related to an attempted murder charge, marking another serious development in his post-football life. The situation has drawn significant public and media attention, adding to ongoing scrutiny surrounding the former athlete.

Miami police said the 37-year-old was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Dubai and flown to Essex County, New Jersey, where he remains in custody awaiting extradition to Miami. Authorities have not disclosed why Brown was taken to New Jersey first or how long he had been in Dubai, though the former All-Pro had recently posted several updates from there on social media.

The incident occurred after a boxing event on May 16, when Brown allegedly took a handgun from a security staff member and fired two shots at Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu. According to police reports, the victim told detectives that one of the bullets missed his neck by inches.

Antonio Brown’s denial contradicted by Miami shooting footage

Antonio Brown responded to the allegations on social media, denying any wrongdoing and offering his version of events.

He wrote on X: “I was jumped by multiple individuals who tried to steal my jewelry and cause physical harm to me,” Brown said. “Contrary to some video circulating, Police temporarily detained me until they received my side of the story and then released me. I WENT HOME THAT NIGHT AND WAS NOT ARRESTED. I will be talking to my legal council and attorneys on pressing charges on the individuals that jumped me.”

Following his denial on social media, video evidence paints a different picture. One clip appears to show Brown chasing another person with a black handgun, with two gunshots heard off-camera. According to the warrant, security had earlier broken up a fight involving Brown, Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu, and others.

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Brown allegedly took a gun from a guard’s hip and moved toward Nantambu. Surveillance and cellphone footage reportedly show Brown firing at close range. Nantambu, who told police he’s known Brown since 2022, identified him as the shooter.

“This is just another example of the relentless work and dedication of Miami Police Detectives, working closely with Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office, and U.S. Marshals to identify and arrest those who commit crimes in the City of Miami,” said a police spokesperson, Mike Vega.

The Miami shooting adds to Brown’s long history of off-field issues, including past accusations of battery against a moving truck driver, domestic violence incidents, and failure to pay child support. His NFL career ended in 2021 with a notorious exit, removing his uniform mid-game and walking off during a Tampa Bay Buccaneers – New York Jets matchup.

What’s next for Antonio Brown?

Antonio Brown’s extradition to Miami remains uncertain. If convicted, attempted second-degree murder carries a penalty of up to 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. For Brown, this may be the most serious legal challenge of his turbulent post-NFL life.

A seven-time Pro Bowl selection and Super Bowl champion with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021 alongside Tom Brady, Brown’s legacy has been shaped more by off-field controversies than on-field achievements, especially since his acrimonious departure from the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Legal experts say the case hinges on the strength of evidence presented by Miami prosecutors, including surveillance footage, eyewitness testimony, and forensic findings.

If extradited soon, Brown could appear in a Miami court before the end of the year. So far, his representatives have not issued a formal legal statement or confirmed how he plans to plead. The arrest has reignited scrutiny of Brown’s dramatic post-football decline, from a generational talent to a figure repeatedly entangled in legal trouble.