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Former Steeler Antonio Brown Gets The Apology Longtime Due From His “OG” Teammate

Published 04/01/2022, 5:23 PM EDT

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Antonio Brown and Ryan Clark seem to have settled their long-time dispute. It was a great sight to see the former Pittsburgh Steelers team-mates chilling together in an interview, sharing some football stories & their long-time feuds.

Interestingly, Clark apologized to Brown for his actions and wished to continue their brotherhood. Brown and Clark played together for a few years, sharing a good bond before sparking some disputes off the field that sometimes leaked into the field.

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AB gets a formal apology from Clark!

The former Steelers safety Ryan Clark sat with his long-time buddy & former Steelers WR Antonio Brown on ‘The Pivot’ for a highly anticipated interview. Mostly everyone who follows the NFL closely is well aware of their long-time beef, stemming back to 2012. Brown was still just maturing, playing his third season in the league, while Clark was a veteran leading the Steelers’ defense from the front. Meanwhile, Brown improved as a player and made phenomenal contributions to the team.

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Brown was about to receive a contract extension over other experienced players on the team, which created differences between them. Soon, the Safety and wide receiver indulged in numerous fights during the practice sessions. Their conflicts of interest grew over the years, and even after Clark retired from the game, the duo often criticized each other through verbal fights. It was not a good look on the former teammates of a franchise that prided itself on creating brotherhood.

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However, everything came to an end after Clark shared his affection for his buddy and clarified all the misconceptions brewing in the digital world. “People need to know this isn’t about publicity,” Clark said. “I should’ve reached out to you. … I should’ve been better as an OG. I’m formally apologizing.” Clark added in the interview.

The Curious Case of Antonio Brown

No doubt, Brown has an extensive career as one of the top wide receivers in the game. However, many teams often sidelined him, citing his on-field and off-the-field behavior. In 2018, AB was benched for his misconduct against Ben Roethlisberger.

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He was found taking out his frustration abruptly when JuJu Smith-Schuster won an award. Similarly, the helmet safety standards of the NFL brought him under the radar for not abiding by the rules and regulations. Every now and then, we saw him in trouble with someone. Yet, in this case at least, Ryan Clark clarifies that it was his presumptions that led to the feud more than anything AB did.

Former Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown Lands a Coaching Job With This Team

Brown spray-painted his old helmet and threatened to retire, evoking another controversy on the field. His fans condemned his recent actions in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, making it difficult to find a new home in the league. Surprisingly, the receiver has landed a new job as a coach in the FCFL. He will kick-start his new role in the world of football, which is scheduled to resume on April 16th this year.

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