Published 12:41 IST, February 18th 2020

Antonio Brown plotting comeback by talking to teams at NFL Combine: Report

Antonio Brown has been missing from action ever since Week 2 of the regular season. The former Steelers man is now looking to orchestrate a return to the NFL.

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Antonio Brown may have been absent from National Football League (NFL) ever since Week 2 of regular-season action, but former Patriots man has been in news for myriad reasons since n. After months of sexual assault allegations and physical assault controversy, seven-time Pro Bowler is itching to return to NFL. His ‘apology tour’ may t have mended too many bridges, but Antonio Brown return story is w garing pace.

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Antonio Brown return: Ex-Steelers man plans meetings with teams to facilitate comeback

Earlier last week, Antonio Brown told TMZ that he plans to meet with teams at NFL Combine in an effort to “get things back on right p.” After being cut by Oakland Raiders in 2019, Patriots took a punt on Antonio Brown in order to add some quality around Tom Brady. That move, however, was doomed moment sexual assault allegations against ex-Raiders man came to light.

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Earlier this month, Antonio Brown went on an apology tour of sorts. Former Pittsburgh teammate Ben Roethlisberger was one in that list of apologies delivered by Antonio Brown. apology to Steelers quarterback came days after he appeared on a podcast to issue an apology to Steelers organisation for his unruly behaviour during his final days in Pittsburgh.

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Antonio Brown earlier worked out with New Orleans Saints as y looked to strengn ir roster for a playoffs push. That move, however, did t come to transpire after Saints decided against roping controversial wide receiver in. An Antonio Brown return, refore, was to be delayed.

However, Antonio Brown does retain some optimism when it comes to orchestrating an NFL comeback. Brown reportedly spoke to Raiders coach Jon Gruden during his absence from NFL. By Antonio Brown’s own admission, Raiders chief seemed amiable to a return for seven-time Pro Bowler. However, any possible return for Antonio Brown would have to first be cleared with NFL.

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Did Antonio Brown retire?

Antonio Brown was cut by New England Patriots early in season. Brown played just one game for Patriots against Miami Dolphins in Week 2. While team has decided to rope in seven-time Pro Bowler, Antonio Brown has t, in fact, retired from NFL. former Steelers man is looking to make a comeback to league in upcoming season. An Antonio Brown return, refore, could possibly be on cards. 

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12:41 IST, February 18th 2020