Former NFL star Antonio Brown to avoid possibility of 30 years in prison with plea deal

38-year-old had been facing attempted murder charge

Former NFL star Antonio Brown to avoid possibility of 30 years in prison with plea deal

TL;DR

  • Antonio Brown is expected to accept a plea deal on an attempted murder charge in Miami.
  • The plea deal will allow the former wide receiver to avoid prison time.
  • Brown will plead guilty to aggravated assault and receive straight probation.
  • The accuser has forgiven Brown and will no longer be a part of the case.
  • Brown was accused of firing two shots after a physical altercation in May 2025.
  • Brown had a prolific 12-season NFL career with multiple teams, including the Steelers, Patriots, and Buccaneers.
  • He won a Super Bowl with the Buccaneers in the 2020 season.