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Antonio Brown’s legal strategy shifted on Wednesday when the seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver filed three counterclaims against his accuser, Britney Taylor, in a Broward County (Florida) circuit court. Sports Illustrated has obtained the filing, which was first reported by ESPN. As detailed below, the filing is a calculated risk for the 31-year-old former Pittsburgh Steelers superstar, who remains in NFL limbo. If successful, the move could accelerate the NFL’s review of Brown’s discipline and—possibly—pave the way for him to return in the 2019 season.
The context of the litigation, Brown’s free agency and the possibility of Brown rejoining the New England Patriots
The legal battle between Brown and Taylor has taken a number of turns.