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It has not been a great couple of weeks for Antonio Brown, who became the first person in history to get their feet circumcized after he suffered a freak accident thanks to some cryotherapy treatment gone wrong.
When you consider another athlete who suffered a similar setback was sidelined for months, Raiders fans had a right to be concerned, as Brown is supposed to play a role in ensuring they won’t still be in a position to be featured on Hard Knocks the next time they’re eligible.
The wide receiver then gave them even more cause for concern last week when he threatened to retire after the NFL informed him he’ll no longer be allowed to use the helmet he played with during his time with the Steelers (a helmet that may not have done a great job preventing CTE given some of the evidence at hand).
It appears reason finally prevailed, as Brown has reported back to the Raiders as he continues to rehabilitate (and look for a suitable helmet). However, it also appears he still has some uneaten drama on his plate.
According to ESPN, Brown has now found himself at the receiving end of a $38,000 lawsuit courtesy of Stefano Tedeschi—a.k.a. “The Sports Chef”—who alleges the wide receiver stiffed him after he was hired to provide his services at a mansion in the Orlando area during this year’s Pro Bowl.
Tedeschi has previously cooked for other NFLers including Drew Brees and Jameis Winston (who presumably requested crab legs) and said Brown is the first person to stiff him, although the player’s lawyer says they’re attempting to dismiss the suit and that the legal response will “speak for itself.”
I don’t know if Brown is at fault here, but if he is, we have to at least give him some credit for not almost killing a toddler this time.