Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown entered a guilty plea to aggravated assault with a firearm on Friday, according to reporting by Austin Perry. The former All-Pro pass catcher accepted a plea agreement that allows him to bypass prison time in favor of a three-year probation period alongside mandatory weekly counseling sessions.
Legal Case Details
The criminal proceedings stem from a shooting incident involving Brown in Florida earlier in 2025. Law enforcement initially hit the athlete with attempted murder charges prior to the resolution of the case. Brown maintained that his actions constituted self-defense against an individual attempting to rob him.
Football Career Highlights
During his tenure in Pittsburgh, Brown established himself as one of the franchise’s most productive players, ranking second in team history for total receptions, receiving yards, and touchdown catches. Across the span from 2013 to 2018, the wide receiver led the entire NFL in catches, yards, and touchdowns. His career accomplishments include seven Pro Bowl selections and five All-Pro nods.
