Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown recently revealed his plans to get surgery done on his reported ankle injury. But there remains a caveat in his plans. AB reveals that before going under the knife, he plans to get a commitment from one of the NFL franchises. The former Buccaneers WR quickly dismissed any plans of joining quarterback Tom Brady.

While talking on the TMZ Sports TV show, AB was dishing out everything going on in his life during the interview. Brown, the President of Kanye West’s Donda Sports, has visualized playing in the NFL. However, he shared uncertainty about playing with Brady and the Buccaneers.

While talking about the chances of a return to Tampa Bay, he states, “I don’t think that’s a possibility. How things were handled. How I was handled in regards to the injury. [They] just weren’t able to use me for my value. My true value. But I was grateful for the opportunity and the position that I was in, and I made the most out of it.”

Antonio Brown craves a return to play in the NFL?

Brown seems uncomfortable going through surgery as his NFL future remains in a state of uncertainty. He continues to carry his ankle injury. He believes that there is plenty of work to get the surgery done while having no legitimate job offers. Brown continues his search for a return to the pinnacle of American football while following his passions in music.

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Despite making a foray into music with friend and rapper Kanye West, he appears ready to continue his gridiron career. He believes he still has plenty left to do in football while stating he can add value to any franchise.

He adds that he never took his opportunity to play in the league for granted and owes his successes to football.

In the end, Brown believes that his NFL career is good enough to attract prospective franchisees. He believes that whenever he steps onto the football field, he gives his maximum effort. While his talent on the field can’t be questioned, NFL franchises might just be weighing their options.

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