Antonio Brown to go head-to-head with Oakland Raiders in $30 million grievance case

Antonio Brown is back! In headlines, that is. After being released by Oakland Raiders following multiple altercations, seven-time Pro Bowler will w settle his contract issue with Raiders in a grievance hearing scheduled for May. amount in question in Antonio Brown case currently stands at approximately $30 million.

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Antonio Brown case: Grievance hearing scheduled for later this year

Antonio Brown was traded to Oakland Raiders in 2019 NFL Draft after getting into a verbal altercation with Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. While his arrival was greeted with much hope from Raiders fans, that hope was quickly dealt a blow when he missed a major part of training camp practices with Raiders courtesy of developing frostbite on both feet in a cryorapy session.

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A week after frostbite incident, Antonio Brown challenged NFL’s ban on his old helmet, which proved to be an unsuccessful attempt. He was n slapped with a fine by Raiders general manr Mike Mayock, which led to Antonio Brown confronting Mayock later on. Antonio Brown later issued a public apology following verbal altercation with Raiders general manr. However, Raiders decided to release wide receiver after he demanded an exit, throwing guaranteed amount in Antonio Brown contract in doubt. 

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ex-Steelers man claimed that he demanded a release from Oakland Raiders after y reportedly reneged on guaranteed money in  $30 million Antonio Brown contract. Antonio Brown case will w be heard in May with NFL Players Association defending Antonio Brown in case. disgraced wide receiver also filed a grievance against New England Patriots after y became second team to release him following allegations of sexual assault against Antonio Brown. Antonio Brown case against Patriots sees  contested amount stands at a reported $9 million.

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