Antonio Brown suspended for eight games after violating NFL’s personal conduct policy

On Friday, NFL anunced that free nt Antonio Brown will be handed an eight-game suspension for multiple violations of  league's personal conduct policy. Antonio Brown suspension will take place as of September 5, but 32-year-old is permitted to sign with any franchise and take part in preseason activities.  Antonio Brown suspension me NFL news helines as free nt's potential return to NFL won't take place until at least until midway through 2020 season.

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NFL news: Antonio Brown suspension anunced spanning eight games

Back in 2017, Antonio Brown was  subject of an NFL investigation following an accusation of sexual misconduct at his California home. According to reports, Brown h sexually assaulted an artist who was working at his house. Earlier this year in January, Brown was involved in a dispute with a moving company employee but pleed t guilty to a felony burglary with battery charge and two lesser misdemeaur charges. 

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Brown remains a free nt having played just one game for New England Patriots last season. He was released by AFC East franchise on September 20, a day after Sports Illustrated confirmed that Brown h sent threatening texts to  woman who h initially accused him of sexual misconduct in 2017.  NFL is still investigating Brown following a lawsuit filed by his former trainer, alleging that she was also sexually assaulted by wide receiver.

Upon anuncing Antonio Brown suspension for eight games, NFL revealed that former New England Patriots star will continue counselling and treatment. NFL n warned that any furr violations would likely result in harsher discipline. Brown's nt, Ed Wasielewski, confirmed that free nt will t appeal ban. More so, Brown could receive an ditional ban if he's found guilty in  current investigation in relation to his former trainer.

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Antonio Brown's career in NFL

Antonio Brown spent eight seasons with Pittsburgh Steelers and was a seven-time Pro Bowler with AFC rth franchise. During Brown's first season with Steelers, he helped m to  Super Bowl XLV but lost to  Green Bay Packers. In 2019, Brown signed for Oakland Raiders and became  n highest-paid receiver in league. His time in Oakland was cut short due to numerous off-field incidents. Brown joined Patriots later in 2019 and was released after just one week following sexual assault allegations me against him. 

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