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“Get the Hell Out of Here”: Former Bucs HC Details What Led to Antonio Brown’s Infamous Shirtless Incident

The stunt that Antonio Brown pulled in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 17 clash against the New York Jets in 2021 stunned NFL fans. In the third quarter, the former WR took off his jersey and walked off the field.…

By Krushna Prasad Pattnaik · Essentially Sports

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 1:22 AM

Key Things to Know

Bruce Arians detailed that Antonio Brown's 2021 walk-off occurred after a halftime dispute regarding targets.
Arians admitted telling Brown to leave after the receiver refused to re-enter the game.
While Brown claimed an ankle injury prevented him from playing, Arians maintained the dispute was about targets.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians addressed Antonio Brown's infamous 2021 walk-off incident on the Not Just Football With Cam Heyward podcast. Arians stated that Brown became frustrated over a lack of targets against the New York Jets and refused to return to the game, prompting Arians to tell him to leave.

Brown had previously claimed an ankle injury kept him from playing, which Arians disputed. Despite the conflict that marked Brown's final NFL appearance, Arians expressed fond feelings for the wide receiver, praising his exceptional work ethic on the field.

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