Published 18:38 IST, February 26th 2020

Antonio Brown to Raiders move OFF after team's GM shuts down possible return

Antonio Brown has been on an apology spree of late in order to facilitate a return to the NFL. However, Brown will not be kitting up for the Raiders for sure.

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Antonio Brown comeback train has been derailed once again, it would appear. former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver has been in news ever since he was cut by New England Patriots after Week 2 game against Miami Dolphins. Ever since n, Antonio Brown has seen his NFL exodus be extended by allegations of sexual assault and charges of burglary with battery. While Antonio Brown has since gone on an apology spree, mending broken bridges with Steelers and Oakland Raiders (w Las Vegas Raiders), it appears that Steelers will t offer Antonio Brown a way back in NFL.

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Antonio Brown Raiders move off

Raiders GM Mike Mayock was asked about a possible Antonio Brown Raiders move. However, Raiders GM flat out denied those rumours, even going so far as to quell rumours of any possible move in future. “Antonio Brown, I have very little comment about,” Mayock said to reporters. “I think he had his time with Raiders and I think his time re is up.”

Antonio Brown comeback derailed by Steelers GM

With Antonio Brown handing out apologies by dozen, seven-time Pro Bowler was reportedly looking to talk to teams at NFL Combine 2020 this week in a bid to secure a return to NFL. While re has been little update on Antonio Brown comeback issue since n, Steelers general manr has w offered an update this week. Speaking at NFL Combine 2020 in Indianapolis this week, Steelers GM Kevin Colbert made it clear that Steelers had plans of reuniting with Antonio Brown.

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“We’re always gonna be concerned about Antonio Brown person. We have moved on from Antonio Brown and coach (Mike) Tomlin addressed that last time he spoke with media that we’re worried about Antonio Brown person. He will always be a Steeler in that regard, but in that regard only.” – Steelers GM Kevin Colbert

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Will Antonio Brown return to NFL?

newly christened Las Vegas Raiders were or side being linked with Antonio Brown in offseason. On a podcast during Super Bowl, Antonio Brown revealed that he spoke to Raiders coach Jon Gruden, who seemed amiable to a return for seven-time Pro Bowler by Brown’s own admission.

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18:38 IST, February 26th 2020