Former NFL Star Antonio Brown Arrested For Attempted Murder

Former NFL star Antonio Brown has been arrested on charges of attempted murder stemming from an incident at a celebrity event in Miami back in May. He was reportedly arrested in Dubai and was extradited back to the United States.

The arrest warrant accuses Brown of grabbing a security officer’s handgun after the event and firing it twice at a man he had a previous altercation with. The alleged victim told officers that one of the rounds grazed his neck.

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Brown was taken into police custody after the incident, but was released the same night. A second-degree attempted murder charge carries 15-year maximum prison sentence.

Brown last played in the NFL in 2021 on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but spent most of his 12-year career on the Pittsburgh Steelers. He led the league in receiving yards twice and made the Pro Bowl seven times.

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About the Author Published Nov 6, 2025

JAMES PARKER

James Parker is a sports reporter and writer for Ball Exclusives. With a bachelor's degree earned at the age of 19, he’s spent years working as a sports journalist, including an award-winning stint at The Appalachian. He has never used AI for his work in any way, shape or form.