Antonio Brown's NFL career has taken a shocking turn in recent years. Once a star for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the wideout has stirred up plenty of controversy since being dealt to the Oakland Raiders in 2019. Brown has played for three teams since the trade and has run into disagreements in the locker room and legal troubles at every stop. The latest chapter in AB's saga came this past season when he disrobed from his pads and left the field during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 17 matchup vs. the Jets, promptly ending his stint in Tampa.

Seemingly out of nowhere, the four-time All-Pro and super bowl champion took to Twitter Monday and expressed his desire to retire as a Pittsburgh Steeler.

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Brown spent his first eight seasons donned in the black and yellow, and easily had his most productive years under the guidance of head coach Mike Tomlin.

Since AB's departure, the landscape of the Steelers' locker room has changed. Tomlin remains the head coach, but many of the teammates from Brown's glory days are long gone, including former gunslinger Ben Roethlisberger. The Steelers drafted Kenny Pickett with the 20th pick in the NFL draft and are in the midst of a rebuilding era.

It's possible Brown's veteran presence could make a positive impact on the young Steelers roster. But, based on his history, it's just as likely that he creates a negative atmosphere. Ultimately, it will be up to the Steelers front office whether or not they are willing to take the gamble on an old friend, though they could potentially sign him on a one-day contract so that he can get his wish without disrupting the rebuild.