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Ex-NFL WR Antonio Brown to Play for Arena Football's Albany Empire on June 17

Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown is making his return to the football field on June 17 when he suits up for the National Arena League's Albany Empire, who will host the Jacksonville Sharks on that day.

Brown revealed the news to Rodger Wyland of NewsChannel 13 (h/t TMZ Sports, 3:13 mark):

Brown is a seven-time Pro Bowler and four-time All-Pro who last played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021. He averaged 114 receptions, 1,524 yards and 11 touchdowns from 2013 to 2018, per Pro Football Reference.

Brown has a complicated relationship with the team on numerous levels.