The former football wide receiver, who reportedly made more than $80 million in 12 NFL seasons, announces he's filing for bankruptcy through his CTESPNNetwork X account.
- May 22, 2024
AceShowbiz - Antonio Brown might have had financial troubles, but he didn't let it overshadow his accomplishment. The former athlete still managed to boast about his achievements while announcing that he was filing for bankruptcy.
The 35-year-old made the announcement through his CTESPNNetwork X account. "BREAKING NEWS #CTESPN. NFL legend Antonio Brown has filed bankruptcy today He will be a first ballot hall of famer in 2027," the message read.
"He will be releasing new music this summer. He is also the founder of the most trusted source in all of sports," it added. "The generational run continues."
According to Spotrac, AB made more than $80 million in 12 NFL seasons. After graduating from Central Michigan, the Pittsburgh Steelers picked him in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL draft. He retired with 928 catches for 12,291 yards and 83 touchdowns.
Meanwhile, in a 2022 interview with Assets Over Liabilities, AB spoke on the importance of making his money work for him and investing properly. "For me, while I'm not playing to be able to make the big checks, I want to make my millions work for me," he said at the time.
"So, partner with a real estate company with over a billion dollars in equity, put some millions in there… just helps my residuals," the former football wide receiver further elaborated. "So, now I don't got to wake up and look for money - they're providing me interest off equity every month."
