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Former Steelers WR Antonio Brown pleads guilty to shooting, reaches plea deal

Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown pled guilty to aggravated assault with a firearm on Friday, as reported by Austin Perry. The former All-Pro receiver accepted a plea deal that will see him avoid jail time by being placed…

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 2:43 AM
Former Steelers WR Antonio Brown pleads guilty to shooting, reaches plea deal
Key Things to Know
  • Antonio Brown pled guilty to aggravated assault with a firearm and reached a plea deal.
  • Brown avoids prison time and will serve three years of probation with weekly counseling.
  • The plea deal stems from a 2025 Florida shooting where Brown originally faced attempted murder charges.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown pled guilty to aggravated assault with a firearm on Friday, according to a report by Austin Perry. Brown reached a plea deal that allows him to avoid prison time, receiving three years of probation and a requirement to attend weekly counseling sessions.

The charges stem from a 2025 shooting incident in Florida, where Brown originally faced an attempted murder charge. Brown claimed he was defending himself during an attempted robbery. Brown ranks second in Steelers franchise history in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns.

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