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Raiders' Antonio Brown Denies Report He Threatened to Retire over Helmet Dispute

Antonio Brown is back with the Oakland Raiders and addressing the issues that have kept him away.

Following the Raiders' 33-26 preseason win over the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday night, the All-Pro receiver denied that he was considering retirement while disputing the NFL's policy that requires all players to wear helmets certified by the National Athletic Equipment Reconditioners Association, which outlawed Brown's preferred helmet he has worn his entire career because it was manufactured over 10 years ago:

Michael Gehlken

Antonio Brown: Absolutely, I feel misunderstood. I’m not here to try to win people over or make people feel a certain way about me.