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Has Antonio Brown found a new home in the NFL?
Early this morning the controversial wide receiver posted a signed free agent waiver from the Saints on his Instagram story.
Antonio Brown posted this on his Instagram story followed by a video clearly from inside the Saints locker room pic.twitter.com/D4mupZERcB
— Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) December 27, 2019
ESPN’s Adam Schefter would later confirm that Brown was indeed in New Orleans to work out with the team, which was doing their “due diligence” on him.
Free-agent WR Antonio Brown is in New Orleans this morning, working out for the Saints, per source. Saints are doing their due diligence.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 27, 2019
Imagine Michael Thomas and Antonio Brown on the same offense 😳. https://t.co/TL6dvhZCHu
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) December 27, 2019
It’s unclear how the NFL would react if the Saints sign Brown before the playoffs considering they’re still investigating sexual assault claims made against him.
Important note: The NFL has made clear that if someone signs AB, he’s likely headed to the Commissioner’s Exempt list until his investigation is complete. https://t.co/Fax00YmAbV
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 27, 2019
Although accused of various misconduct and although he's created controversy on social media, Antonio Brown hasn't been suspended by the NFL and isn't on the commissioner's exempt list. His visit to the Saints might accelerate the NFL's decision on whether and how to punish him. https://t.co/aBaRfubMz3
— Michael McCann (@McCannSportsLaw) December 27, 2019