Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown will spend the next three years on probation after pleading guilty to aggravated assault with a firearm. The sentence was handed down by Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez following a plea deal tied to an incident in Miami last year.
Brown must attend weekly counseling sessions throughout his probation and is prohibited from possessing any firearms, among other conditions set by the court. The decision resolves a case that began with serious charges after an event in May 2025.
The incident took place outside a celebrity boxing event organised by streamer Adin Ross in Miami. Brown was initially charged with attempted murder after police said he took a firearm from security personnel and fired two shots at a man he claimed to be defending himself against. The details of the confrontation have not been fully disclosed in court documents.
Brown’s legal troubles stem from that night, which attracted widespread media attention due to his profile as a former NFL player. He played for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 2010 to 2018, then had brief stints with the New England Patriots in 2019 and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 2020 and 2021 seasons.
According to Austin Perry of OutKick, who reported on the case’s latest development, the plea deal was accepted by the judge without additional jail time. Brown’s probation will keep him under close supervision, with requirements designed to prevent further incidents.
This legal outcome closes a chapter on a case that had cast a shadow over Brown’s post-NFL life. The former wide receiver has faced multiple off-field controversies since leaving professional football, and this sentencing adds to the challenges he has encountered in recent years.
No further court dates have been announced, and Brown’s legal team has not released a statement on the sentencing. The football community continues to watch for any updates on Brown’s future both within and beyond the sport.
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According to Yahoo Sports.
