Notorious All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown has had his fair share of off-field troubles in recent memory, and it seems like it's not going to reach its end soon.
He was just slapped with an 8-game suspension for his role in a January dispute at his home and for sending threatening texts to a woman who had accused him of sexual misconduct. On top of these issues, Brown still faces an investigation into accusations that he sexually assaulted his former trainer in 2017 and 2018.
The former Central Michigan standout is currently an unrestricted free agent and can sign with any team.
This list dives into the five teams that can still benefit from the services of the 32-year old veteran.
5. Houston Texans
The relocation of the 2017 NFL receiving touchdowns leader in DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals may possibly be the biggest trade surprise of the offseason.
In exchange for the four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver and a 2020 fourth-round pick, Bill O' Brien got ball-carrier David Johnson, a 2020 second-round pick, and a 2021 fourth-round pick in return. It is always hard to replace a player the caliber of Hopkins but Antonio Brown may be the closest available to fit the bill.
Signing him to a bargain ‘prove-it' deal may do well for both sides. The Houston offense will be back like it never left and Brown will have the opportunity to showcase his wares once again after a year's absence.
4. Green Bay Packers
After falling one game short of a Super Bowl LIV appearance, long-time Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers pleaded for Green Bay's front office to surround him with more weapons for the upcoming season.
Instead, the team went with Utah State quarterback Jordan Love with the 26th pick in the very first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Moving forward, Antonio Brown may very well be the weapon that Aaron Rodgers has long been asking for.
Pairing the seven-time Pro Bowler with three-time Pro Bowl wideout Davante Adams will certainly take the Packers offense to the next level.
3. New England Patriots
Even though their most recent partnership didn't end well, it is still not too late for both sides to make amends.
This makes sense after six Patriots veterans have opted out of playing in the upcoming season for fear of the coronavirus pandemic thus far. Brown can still be a huge boost for the Patriots offense that is looking to make up for a depleted defensive rotation.
A potential Cam Newton-Antonio Brown connection can still give several teams' defensive lines major headaches.
2. Seattle Seahawks
The talks involving Antonio Brown and the Seattle Seahawks are still very much alive even after the team just recently acquired star safety Jamal Adams from the New York Jets. Playmaker Russell Wilson and their already-loaded offense can definitely welcome another potent target as well.
If this deal comes to fruition, Brown will be joining a deep wideout room consisting of 2015 Pro Bowler Tyler Lockett, sophomore DK Metcalf, and former Patriot Philip Dorsett.
1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The arrival of the newest captain of the Buccaneers' ship in Tom Brady may be the biggest reason why an Antonio Brown signing is still probable.
The two have previously partnered during Brown's short stint in New England last season and are still seemingly in good terms. The Bucs are already looking dangerous with the looming comeback run of Rob Gronkowski along with potent targets in LeSean McCoy, Mike Evans, and Chris Godwin.
The addition of Antonio Brown may very well be the last piece to the puzzle that will help Tampa Bay dethrone the NFC South division leader New Orleans Saints in 2020.
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