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In a new video, former Bucs Wide Receiver Antonio Brown was found exposed to guests at a Dubai Hotel. It seems like AB was having a little too much fun in the swimming pool. Reacting to the incident, the 34-year-old took to Twitter saying his name is used to divert the attention from the concussion issues in the NFL. 

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It’s crazy to me that even after I retire, there is disinformation coming out about me. Ironically, during a time when the NFL is getting heat for allowing players to play when they’re clearly concussed,” Brown Tweeted amid concerns on Tua Tagovailoa’s injury and player safety. “Every chance they get to sway the heat off themselves, they use me,” he added in another Tweet. 

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When Antonio Brown left the NFL

In a Bucs game against the New York Jets in January last season, Brown walked out in the middle of the third quarter. Shockingly, as he left the field, he stripped off his uniform and did jumping jacks. He later stated that he simply waved goodbye to the fans. Thus, AB left his NFL career dramatically and started performing as a rapper at music festivals. The former wide receiver’s most famous song, ‘Pit not the Palace’, has one million views on Spotify. 

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Meanwhile, football fans are debating the increased need for player safety and tougher concussion rules. NFLPA said they’ll take a stand that ensures the safety of the players.

Will Brown return to the NFL?

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The 34-year-old Antonio Brown played for the Steelers, Riders, Patriots, and the Bucs in his NFL career. He recently expressed a desire to come back to football and join the Cowboys. However, owner Jerry Jones said they have no interest in acquiring Brown. The 79-year-old added they consider youngsters for the WR role.

Read More: 262 Days After Antonio Brown’s On-Field Meltdown, Former Teammate Richard Sherman Explains Accurate Details of How It All Unfolded: “He Started Getting Kind of Fired Up”

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The experienced rapper is going places with his music career. His performance in the Masked Singer made him a popular voice. Recently, Brown released his new music video ‘Get In My Bag’. The experienced campaigner thinks he is being used in order to hide the concussion trouble away from the news.  

Watch This Story: Tom Brady Reveals If He Followed Antonio Brown’s Footsteps

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Nidheesh Kumar is an NFL writer for EssentiallySports. He has completed his Masters in Communication from the University of Hyderabad and was previously a sports journalist with Telangana Today. An avid enthusiast, Nidheesh is a loyal fan of writing and conversations revolving anything remotely around sports. He enjoys watching games in a noisy ambiance with close friends and has a special liking for player interviews. Buffalo Bills is his all-time special NFL franchise but when it comes to athletes, he absolutely admires Aaron Donald for meeting style with substance. When he is not writing articles, Nidheesh listens to songs, takes short bike rides, and re-watches some of his favorite films.

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