One-time NFL luminary Antonio Brown has disclosed his financial struggles, and based on a legal declaration of insolvency, it appears he’s significantly in the red—with his debt totaling around $3 million.
Notorious for his exceptional playmaking abilities as well as his unpredictable antics and polarizing remarks, Brown is 35 and continues to generate headlines. A report from the Times Union details that Brown has sought bankruptcy protection in Florida on a recent Monday, citing obligations amounting to nearly $3 million owed to a group of eight creditors.
Included among the creditors is a Florida-based truck operator who was purportedly on the receiving end of a physical altercation with Brown, ending with the truck driver being granted $1.2 million when Brown did not attend the subsequent legal proceedings related to the incident, as outlined by the Times Union article. The official documents also reveal Brown’s inability to satisfy at least three sizeable civil judgements against him.
“This athlete, whose career included stints with the Steelers, Raiders, Buccaneers, and Patriots, is also struggling under a substantial sum of credit card debts and owes a mere $296 to a local plumbing service,” the New York Post has noted. “His bankruptcy filing asserts he possesses assets valued at $50,000 or lower.
During his 12 years in the NFL, Brown accumulated earnings of $80.7 million, according to Spotrac’s records. Opting for Chapter 11 bankruptcy allows him to reconstruct his monetary situation while securing a shield against his creditors.”
In his usual distinctive manner, Brown took to Twitter, declaring himself to be “broke.” He made a sardonic remark, dubbing his situation as “the most epic bankruptcy announcement ever,” alongside sharing a Cash App QR Code and a meme from the television series The Office.
The most epic bankruptcy announcement ever
The journey continues #CTESPN pic.twitter.com/9yezSEZaCo
— AB (@AB84) May 21, 2024
A four-time All-Pro recipient and Super Bowl champion with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020, Brown’s talents on the field, championed by none other than Tom Brady, have undeniably left a mark in the sport. Over his career, he tallied a substantial 12,291 receiving yards and 83 touchdown catches.
