Did Antonio Brown Retire?
Yes, Did Retire

Antonio Brown
NFL • Also known as: AB, Antonio Tavaris Brown Sr.
Date of birth: July 10, 1988
Career started: September 19, 2010
When did Antonio Brown retire?
Antonio Brown did retire on January 6, 2022. Retired after 12 years
Why did Antonio Brown retire?
Antonio Brown retired after a 12-season nfl career, last played for the tampa bay buccaneers.
Biography
Antonio Tavaris Brown Sr. (born July 10, 1988), nicknamed "AB", is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the NFL for 12 seasons. He was a seven-time Pro Bowler, four-time First-team All-Pro, and Super Bowl LV champion. Brown is regarded as one of the best receivers of his era, but his career was also marked by controversy.
Teams/Organizations
- Pittsburgh Steelers (2010–2018)
- Oakland Raiders (2019, offseason/practice only)
- New England Patriots (2019)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2020–2021)
Achievements
- Super Bowl champion (LV)
- 4× First-team All-Pro (2014–2017)
- Second-team All-Pro (2013)
- 7× Pro Bowl (2011, 2013–2018)
- 2× NFL receptions leader (2014, 2015)
- 2× NFL receiving yards leader (2014, 2017)
- NFL receiving touchdowns leader (2018)
- NFL 2010s All-Decade Team
Retirement Status
Retired after a 12-season NFL career, last played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Last updated: June 18, 2025



