Antonio Brown isn't on an NFL team as he's supposedly retired after the New England Patriots released him. That doesn't mean his saga isn't over.
According to Chris Mortensen of ESPN, Brown is filing a grievance to get his $10 million guaranteed from the Patriots. The NFL Players Association will reportedly represent him, but, as Mortensen notes, “personal misconduct that can void guarantees is in every contract across all professional sports.”
Brown's shtick must be that his personal misconduct that voids the guarantees are just “alleged.” The multiple lawsuits filed against him, including for sexual assault and rape, are accusations, so are the “intimidating” texts sent to an artist he worked with.
Brown is arguing that he deserves the $9 million signing bonus given to him by the Patriots and the $1 million base salary. However, as he should've known by his Oakland Raiders time, things one does off the field can void guarantees just like that. The Patriots likely littered his contract with language that takes away guarantees — because Antonio Brown.
For New England, there isn't a worst-case scenario in the grievance case. If they lose, they pay what is already owed to him, without hidden fees (like my phone bill). If they win, they save some money.
Brown played one game for the Patriots before his hectic 2019 took yet another turn for the worst. At this point in his career, there is little to no interest in an All-Pro wide receiver, even if he wanted to play. Let this be a lesson to you kids: never take advice from Antonio Brown.
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