Antonio Brown teases NFL return and Odell Beckham Jr link-up with Twitter post

28 April 2023 , 20:33

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Antonio Brown is open to an NFL return although fans can't take him seriously (Image: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

It's been a busy offseason for the Baltimore Ravens, but Antonio Brown has teased that he could be their latest addition after posting a picture wearing their uniform on Twitter.

The Ravens have been busy working on a new and improved deal for Lamar Jackson, and they finally agreed terms on the first day of the NFL Draft - making the quarterback the highest paid player of all time. Odell Beckham Jr was also brought in at wide receiver on a one-year deal, and Zay Flowers was selected in the first-round from Boston College.

The wide receiver position has been given a lift over the past few weeks, but it seems as though Brown now wants in on the action. The retired star posted a photo in a Ravens outfit with his iconic no.84, but he's probably the last person the franchise need at this moment in time.

Brown may no longer be active in the NFL, but his name is still very well remembered - although for the wrong reasons. The wide receiver played his last game against the New York Jets while with Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but left the field in dramatic circumstances.

The receiver proceeded to take off his jersey and shoulder pads during the match, before skipping down the tunnel and never returning. Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said after the game that Brown was "no longer a Buc", and that remains his last ever NFL outing.

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Since then, Brown has regularly taken aim at the Buccaneers on social media, and even become involved in a strange beef with Tom Brady. Brown is still only 34, but his antics made his untouchable and he later retired after being ignored by all other NFL sides.

That hasn't stopped Brown from teasing a return though, and we wouldn't put it past him to come back if an offer presented itself. But despite his best efforts, it's very unlikely that the Ravens would ever be one of them, as they continue to build on their Super Bowl ambitions.

The franchise can now relax after signing Jackson to a five-year $260million deal, with $185m guaranteed. They've also added an experienced head in Beckham Jr, who can mentor the young Flowers that the Ravens selected in the first-round of the Draft.

Brown started his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers before sealing a trade to the formerly known Oakland Raiders. Brown never made an appearance for the Raiders, and was offered a lifeline after Brady convinced the New England Patriots to sign him.

Brady then pushed for the Buccaneers to sign Brown after making the switch to Tampa, and the receiver won his first ever Super Bowl. But their relationship has since deteriorated, with Brown making repeated attempts to disrespect Brady despite all of the efforts made by the quarterback.

Joseph McBride