Jan 8, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the first half in the AFC Wild Card playoff football game at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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Another day, another Antonio Brown headline. The former NFL WR once again in the news after calling out former teammate James Harrison on his Instagram Live on Friday night.
Brown claims the former Steelers linebacker gave him CTE because he hit him while wearing an illegal helmet.
“I wanted to tell you guys that I think James Harrison gave me CTE,” Brown said. “James Harrison had an illegal helmet for over 20 years in the NFL. And he hit me one time. And ever since he hit me I’ve been super aggressive. So blame James Harrison for my CTE.”
At this point, take anything the 34-year-old says with a grain of salt. For starters, Harrison played just 16 seasons in the NFL.
Brown’s public image has completely spiraled out of control over the past few years. This past January, he went viral after sharing a sexually explicit photo on Snapchat. Weeks before that, the former All-Pro had a warrant for his arrest after he was accused of throwing a shoe at his ex-girlfriend’s head and locking her out his Tampa residence.
The former Steelers star WR was shockingly asked if he thought he had CTE during an appearance on the Full Send Podcast last January, to which he replied that you “can’t scan a person for CTE until they’re dead.”
What we do know is that Antonio Brown needs professional help. Hopefully sooner, rather than later.
