Antonio Tavaris Brown Sr. (born July 10, 1988) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons. He is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished receivers of his era, known for his speed, route-running, and playmaking ability. Brown played college football at Central Michigan University, where he twice earned first-team All-American honors as a punt returner. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. Brown spent his first nine seasons with the Steelers, quickly establishing himself as a top receiver. He led the league in receiving yards twice (2014, 2017) and receptions twice (2014, 2015), earning seven Pro Bowl selections (2011, 2013–2018) and four consecutive first-team All-Pro honors (2014–2017). He also set multiple Steelers franchise records and was the NFL’s highest-paid wide receiver after signing a contract extension in 2017. In 2019, amid off-field controversies, Brown was traded to the Oakland Raiders but was released before the season began. He briefly played for the New England Patriots, appearing in only one game before being released due to a sexual assault investigation. Brown returned to the NFL in 2020, signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He played a key role in the team’s Super Bowl LV victory, marking his first Super Bowl championship. He was released by the Buccaneers in 2021 after leaving a game early due to on-field misconduct. Following his playing career, Brown became the majority owner of the Albany Empire in the National Arena League (NAL) in 2023, but the team folded that same year. Brown’s career is notable for both his on-field achievements and his off-field controversies, making him one of the most discussed figures in recent NFL history.