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Sam Frost

Antonio Brown opens up on chaotic end to NFL career and New York Jets tantrum

Antonio Brown's final game in the NFL was spectacular for all the wrong reasons, storming off the field in a shirtless rant at the Meadowlands that brought an end to a turbulent yet hugely productive career.

The former Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver was one of the best pass-catchers of his generation, winning a Super Bowl and being named First-team All-Pro four seasons running from 2014-17. At his peak, the 34-year-old put up league-leading numbers in receptions, yards and touchdowns, but his career ended in embarrassing fashion in early 2022.

In the third quarter of a Week 17 clash with the New York Jets, then-Tampa Bay receiver Brown took off his jersey and pads and stormed off to the locker room. After the game, head coach Bruce Arians told reporters Brown was "No longer a Buc".

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