Antonio Brown mocked by fans after agreeing for potential Tom Brady reunion at Buccaneers

Free-nt wide receiver Antonio Brown has reportedly agreed to a one-year contract to join Tampa Bay Buccaneers. former Pittsburgh Steelers is suspended through Week 8 for his involvement in a January bust-up, for which he pleaded contest to burglary and battery charges. player received a two-year probation and he still faces an investigation into accusations that he sexually assaulted his former trainer Brittany Taylor.

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While AB's stocks in NFL might have fallen drastically over course of year, talented wide receiver was still eyed by several NFL teams as his suspension comes to an end. Buccaneers, along with Seattle Seahawks, were closely linked to player. Per ESPN, Antonio Brown to Bucs is almost a done deal. wide receiver is also interested in heading to Tampa Bay as he fancies linking up with former teammate Tom Brady again. 

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Antonio Brown and Tom Brady played one game toger in September 2019 when y took field for New England Patriots. Brown, was, however, released by Patriots same month amid aforementioned sexual assault allegations. As for Tom Brady, six-time Super Bowl winner left Patriots to sign a two-year deal with Bucs. Brady has already reunited with good friend Rob Gronkowski at Tampa Bay. 

Antonio Brown could reportedly make his Buccaneers debut as early as Week 9 as Bucs look to amp up ir offence to boost ir playoff chances. Bucs are currently first in NFC South with a 4-2 record. This past Sunday, y ended Green Bay Packers' undefeated streak, scoring a dominant 38-10 win over ir NFC rivals.

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However, fans took opportunity to mock AB, claiming torious wide receiver could be on his way out of Buccaneers before even team makes move official. Taking shots at Antonio Brown's double release in September 2019 - he was released by Pittsburgh Steelers before being booted out by Patriots - fans remained skeptic if AB has what it takes to last long with Bucs:

Despite jokes targetted at Antonio Brown, he could still be a strong asset for Bucs head coach Bruce Arians. Bucs have strong depth in almost all offensive positions with AB being third starting available wide receiver for Arians. Brown will be competing against Mike Evans and Chris Godwin for a starting role. 

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(Im Credits: AP)