By: Vivek Nair
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Antonio Brown, the former wide receiver of the Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has made a surprising announcement on his Twitter account.
After a year away from the game, he claimed that he would return to the NFL this year, and he even named the team he would join: the Baltimore Ravens.
However, the Ravens haven't announced any signings, and it seems like Brown's announcement has backfired on him as he gets brutally trolled on social media.
The incident that led to Brown's unofficial retirement happened during a Bucs vs. Jets game in January last year. He threw his jersey into the stands, stormed off the field, and never returned.
The Bucs head coach, Bruce Arians, later declared that Brown was "no longer a Buc," and that was the last time Brown ever played in the NFL.
Following Brown's tweet about his return, many trolled him for his announcement, with some suggesting that he had gone completely insane. Others mocked him, stating that the Ravens didn't want him.
Brown's off-field problems persisted even after he shifted to music and posted controversial content about Tom Brady and his ex-wife Gisele Bundchen, upsetting his fans.
Despite the attention that Brown's announcement received, it is unlikely that any team, including the Ravens, would consider signing him due to his off-field antics.
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