Published 13:38 IST, February 21st 2020

Antonio Brown scuppered in NFL return bid as WR is drilled in the head during workout

Antonio Brown has been exploring the possibility of a return to the NFL in recent weeks. However, the former Steelers wide receiver suffered a bizarre setback.

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With Antonio Brown apology tour underway, former Steelers man is w on his way to get in shape for upcoming season. Earlier this month, reports emerged that Antonio Brown was looking to talk to teams at NFL combine in a bid to orchestrate a return to league. However, 'Antonio Brown kcked out' was story coming out wide receiver's camp this week after a bench press went horribly wrong. 

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Antonio Brown kcked out during bench press

'Antonio Brown kcked out' report emerged on Twitter this week after ex-Patriots man looked to get his body in shape for upcoming NFL season. Antonio Brown was in middle of a workout when he was drilled in he by equipment in gym. 'Antonio Brown kcked out' video was posted on Instagram Live by disgraced wide receiver himself. 

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Antonio Brown video showed Brown benching 315 pounds. He n got up after bench press, following which he was drilled on he by returning arm of gym equipment. Antonio Brown video presented former Steelers man with an opportunity to take a shot at NFL linebacker Vontaze Burfict. 

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Antonio Brown's issues with Vontaze Burfict go back to AFC Wild Card round in 2016. Burfict ran into Brown on an illegal hit in 2016 playoff game, which left n-Steelers WR reeling in pain. Interestingly, Brown and Vontaze Burfict were teammates, albeit briefly during Brown's time with Oakland Raiders. 

Steelers sign Antonio Brown? t yet

Antonio Brown spent major part of this NFL career with Pittsburgh Steelers. However, things soured between Brown and Steelers ministration towards end of his eight-year stint with WR exiting Pittsburgh on a bitter te. While Brown did apologise to Steelers ministration this year, 'Steelers sign Antonio Brown' story will have to wait as NFL continues its investigation into sexual assault allegations surrounding him. 

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13:37 IST, February 21st 2020