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Antonio Brown Announces Himself as the Latest Inductee 3 Months After Aaron Rodgers Established the Chain Club

Published 09/16/2023, 8:08 AM EDT

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In July, cornerback Ahmad Gardner gifted Aaron Rodgers a dazzling diamond chain, declaring him his favorite quarterback ever. While Rodgers’ chain sparkled, Antonio Brown recently announced his membership in this exclusive club, initiated by Rodgers three months ago.

The timeline began with Gardner presenting Rodgers an icy chain featuring the number “8” and expressing his jeweler’s interest in crafting one for the NFL star. After this short span, former Tampa Bay Buccaneers player Antonio Brown joined the chain club.

AB’s climb in the chain group

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In AB’s Instagram stories post, proudly showcased his gold necklace with a diamond-studded round pendant bearing the initials “AB” on Instagram, solidifying his place in the chain group initiated by Gardner, which already included Jets Owner Woody Johnson and wide receiver Mecole Hardman.

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During the offseason, Johnson, inspired by his players’ hard work, decided to join in the chain fun. His “Woody and the Jets” chain boasts 80 carats of emerald and round cut diamonds set in white gold, all thanks to Al The Jeweler from Labelle Jewelry in Totowa, NJ.

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Al is the mastermind behind the multitude of other players, crafting the most extravagant styles in the industry. Collaborating with superstar athletes such as Stefon Diggs, Jarvis Landry, and Gardner.

Another high-profile dispute for Antonio Brown!

In reports, Shuki International accused Antonio Brown of failing to pay $1.1 million for jewelry received in 2022. The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles, alleges that Brown promised to pay $1,095,000 for all the jewelry he received from Shuki International in 2022. Additionally, Brown has faced other legal issues, including a $100,000 payment dispute with a chef and a $2.4 million lawsuit from KCB Marketing.

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Despite his off-field troubles, some believe that the seven-time Pro Bowler, four-time first-team All-Pro, and Super Bowl champion may still have a shot at the Hall of Fame, as suggested by ESPN analyst Ryan Clark.

Clark recently shared on Twitter (now referred to as X)- “I don’t think he gets in on the First Ballot because we know how that goes, but for a period he was one of the ‘greatest’ to ever do it.”

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As reported by Steelers Wire, Antonio Brown has not formally declared his retirement, thus the countdown to his eligibility for induction has not commenced. To qualify for enshrinement, players must have been retired for a minimum of five years.

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Mohammad Asif Ansari is an NFL writer at EssentiallySports, with a passion for bringing sports news to life through engaging content. As an ardent sports fan, Ansari likes to cover core sports angles. His latest article, “Dallas Cowboys Reportedly Making It Difficult for Aaron Rodgers to Pursue His Dream Team” got a hoard of interested sports readers.
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