“I’m happy to be home” Ex-NFL WR Antonio Brown purchases football team his father Eddie Brown played for

Antonio Brown, the former NFL player, who last played in January 2022, is part of an ownership group purchasing a football team. Brown will not be playing for the team; instead, he is taking on an off-the-field role where his father played. He will be joining the team as its Vice President of football operations. Brown’s father, Eddie, also expressed excitement and happiness for being “home.”

Which team is Brown joining?

Antonio Brown will join the Albany Empire team, who won their second consecutive National Arena League championship last year. Antonio Brown grew up in Albany, watching his father be successful, and now he is looking forward to contributing to the team’s success. Brown is happy to be back in his hometown and part of the team.

Big Announcement 📣 👈🏿👉🏾👈🏿👉🏾👉🏾👈🏿 pic.twitter.com/EyukszGeB0

— AB (@AB84) March 1, 2023

The Albany Empire is a team with an excellent reputation, and Antonio Brown’s involvement with the team is likely to attract attention from football fans worldwide. Although Brown will not be playing for the team, his experience and expertise in the game will undoubtedly help the team’s management.

BREAKING: Former #NFL superstar WR Antonio Brown is buying a football team, per sources.

The 7x Pro Bowl wideout is getting involved with the Albany Empire (previously the Firebirds) of the National Arena League the same team his father who is considered the greatest Arena… pic.twitter.com/T14epOM9Bt

— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) March 2, 2023

The decision for Antonio Brown to join the ownership group shows that he is not done with football just yet. Brown has had a tumultuous career, with several controversies on and off the field, but he has shown his passion and dedication to the game.

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Who did Antonio Brown play for?

During his NFL career, Brown caught 928 passes, made 12,291 yards, and scored 83 touchdowns in 12 seasons with the Steelers, Patriots, and Buccaneers. He helped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers win a Super Bowl ring during the 2020 season.

Brown’s move into an ownership role with the Albany Empire could pave the way for other former NFL players to take up similar roles in the future. As Brown’s popularity remains high, his new role in football management may provide a new pathway for players to remain connected to the game after retirement.

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