Talk:Antonio Brown

Requested move 15 January 2015

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The result of the move request was: moved. Number 57 15:18, 26 January 2015 (UTC)

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Antonio Brown (wide receiver, born 1988) → Antonio Brown – WP:PRIMARYTOPIC [1] [2] Joeykai (talk) 21:02, 15 January 2015 (UTC)

• Support per WP:TWODABS. We have articles on only two Antonio Browns and this one is the primary topic. -- Calidum 21:21, 15 January 2015 (UTC)
• Support been meaning to do this, but never got the chance. This Antonio Brown is clearly the more notable one.--Yankees10 22:36, 15 January 2015 (UTC)

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Please add Antonio's Impressive World Record

http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl-news/4647603-antonio-brown-world-record-catch-video-steelers-receiver-drone-

Semi-protected edit request on 15 September 2016

2016

On September 15, 2016, Brown was fined $11,576 for doing a twerking dance celebration after a touchdown in Week 1 against the Redskins.

50.29.199.144 (talk) 22:32, 15 September 2016 (UTC)

Comment SB Nation is a blog site, but that's a pretty hefty fine so I'm sure there are more reliable sources out there covering this. Lizard (talk) 22:50, 15 September 2016 (UTC)

ABC News, CBS Sports. I'm currently on mobile though away from home so I don't have time to put it into the article. Lizard (talk) 22:53, 15 September 2016 (UTC)

Additional comment: I would agree to both sources, and the one from sports nation as well. If someone approves of this, it just might silently accept this edit request and put all three references in while updating the article. The fine sure looks hefty for dancing in celebration. 50.29.199.144 (talk) 01:30, 17 September 2016 (UTC)

References

Gods Plan

In the personal life section, please add the following text:

"In 2018, Brown was featured in recording artist Drake's music video for "God's Plan." Yung wun106 (talk) 00:24, 27 September 2018 (UTC)

 Done. Lizard (talk) 02:28, 27 September 2018 (UTC)

References

Semi-protected edit request on 4 October 2018

Change the 2012 Pro Bowl score to say 59-41 instead of 51-49 DanukGOAT (talk) 23:03, 4 October 2018 (UTC)

 Done – BrandonXLF ^(t@lk) 02:45, 5 October 2018 (UTC)

Antonio brown personal life

Brown has fathered five children with multiple women. After reviewing the source, I don’t think this information is credible. It is diminishing to Brown’s career, and I don’t think we should include it unless it’s confirmed by Brown, or it is supported by something other than a rant on Instagram by some person. Let me know! Apoorv Chauhan (talk) 02:47, 21 November 2018 (UTC)

This information is credible. USA Today is not the only source available. Brown has confirmed that he has five children with three mothers. Please stop deleting relevant and accurate information. If you want to correct something, then please correct it and cite your sources. — Preceding unsigned comment added by WikiHogan654 (talk • contribs) 05:01, 21 November 2018 (UTC)

In the source provided, it blatantly based its claims off of the Instagram post I mentioned earlier, which is why I questioned the credibility of your source. Furthermore, it is your responsibility to find accurate sources about your edits. I still researched this, and I did find this to be the most credible. I see this has already been cited by someone else in the article. Just make sure to provide accurate sources. Thanks! Apoorv Chauhan (talk) 21:33, 21 November 2018 (UTC)

References

Error in Personal life section

This new addition contains an error, an inconsistency, and could be better-worded:

CURRENT: "On January 3rd 2019, Brown took part on the first season of the American version of The Masked Singer. His mask that he competed in was "The Hippo", singing "My Prerogative" by Bobby Brown. He was eliminated in the first episode."

PROPOSED: "On January 2, 2019, Brown appeared as a competitor on the first season of the American version of The Masked Singer. He was disguised as "Hippo" and performed "My Prerogative" by Bobby Brown. He was eliminated in the first episode." — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mesamac (talk • contribs) 19:47, 3 January 2019 (UTC)

Failed Buffalo trade

Should info about the failed Buffalo trade be added to the article? Jusgtr (talk) 04:17, 9 March 2019 (UTC)

No. Rarely is a failed trade significant enough to merit even a passing mention on Wikipedia, and in this case it definitely doesn’t merit that. Mrbeastmodeallday (talk) 06:46, 10 March 2019 (UTC)

Possible Antonio Brown Trade not yet official

There has been a verbal agreement according to Adam Schefter that sends Antonio Brown to the Oakland Raiders for 3rd and 5th round picks. Brown also gets to restructure his contract.Wadeentz99 (talk) 05:47, 10 March 2019 (UTC)

Should wait until official announcement from involved teams and NFL before editing this article.71.112.245.58 (talk) 03:05, 11 March 2019 (UTC)

"2018 Season" paragraph needs tightening up

It reads .. "In Week 13, on NBC Sunday Night Football, he had 10 receptions for 154 yards and a touchdown in the 33–30 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on NBC Sunday Night Football." Did anyone happen to mention that this performance was on NBC Sunday Night Football? I thought so. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 144.160.228.101 (talk) 13:46, 11 March 2019 (UTC)

It also reads .. "Overall, Brown finished the 2018 season with 168 receptions for 1,297 and a career-high 15 touchdowns." I think 168 may be just a tad bit off-scale high. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 144.160.228.101 (talk) 13:56, 11 March 2019 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 11 March 2019

I want to state that Antonio Brown signed a three year deal with the Oakland Raiders after being traded so he is not a Pittsburgh Steeler. Alexanderctn (talk) 23:32, 11 March 2019 (UTC)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2019/03/10/antonio-brown-trade-steelers-raiders/3103058002/ DannyS712 (talk) 23:38, 11 March 2019 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 7 September 2019

In Personal Information, change "Brown has fathered five children with three different women" to "Brown has fathered five children with two different women". According to the associated source (https://heavy.com/sports/2018/11/antonio-brown-kids-children-how-many/), he only fathered children with two women. Fezbit (talk) 15:06, 7 September 2019 (UTC)

 Done Thanks! NiciVampireHeart 15:14, 7 September 2019 (UTC)

Regarding the asterisk

Per Template:Infobox NFL biography and Wikipedia:WikiProject National Football League I've seen no information stating that a player has to play a game to not be denoted as an offseason-only member of the team. In addition to that, I've seen dozens of examples over the years of players who have had short stints with teams during the regular season not playing a game but are still considered to be regular season players. Furthermore, the key at the bottom says nothing of playing a game, purely that the player is either practice squad or offseason-only.

Hitpoint0213 (talk) 18:42, 7 September 2019 (UTC)

@Hitpoint0213: All of your points are correct, except for the timing you stated in an edit summary. The issue here is that he is not considered a member of the Raiders' week 1 roster since their game had not been played at the time of his official release. It doesn't matter that the league's week 1 began on Thursday, it's about when the Raiders' week 1 began. The Raiders' roster was not "locked" for week 1 until 4:01PM Monday, and he was released at 4:00PM EST Saturday. Had the Raiders played on Sunday, their rosters would have "locked" at 4:01PM Saturday. His NFL.com stat page will reflect this as well, as he will not have a game log record for week 1 for either the Raiders or Patriots. Eagles 24/7 (C) 13:04, 10 September 2019 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 10 September 2019

Antonio Brown Oakland Raiders 2600:1010:B11F:35A0:FCD4:2B6C:A6E5:203C (talk) 18:59, 10 September 2019 (UTC)

 Not done He's on the Patriots now. Eagles 24/7 (C) 19:35, 10 September 2019 (UTC)

Number

I'd like to make a plea to everyone to please stop the edit warring over his number. I'm sure you're all great folks, and this just isn't something to get blocked over. It's quite possible, if not likely, that all this will be resolved in a couple days if/when he actually plays in a game. This isn't a hill worth getting shot on - just relax, check out a couple other articles and we'll see what happens in less than 48 hours. — Ched (talk) 20:17, 13 September 2019 (UTC)

Picture

It might be time to change his picture, cause he's with New England now but his picture is still from last year when he was a Steeler. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 129.22.1.19 (talk) 18:05, 19 September 2019 (UTC)

@129.22.1.19: If you have a picture you personally took or find one online that is fair use, feel free to upload it. It's very difficult to find pictures for articles that don't violate U.S. copyright law, however. Eagles 24/7 (C) 18:33, 19 September 2019 (UTC)

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Free agent status

He stated that he is no longer interested in playing in the NFL.So is he a free agent or is he retired?  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2601:4C4:4000:CFE0:30BC:A275:3E48:86D4 (talk) 02:59, 23 September 2019 (UTC) 

@2601:4C4:4000:CFE0:30BC:A275:3E48:86D4: Unless he files his retirement papers he's a free agent, and he's such a high-profile player that the media would undoubtedly report on it if he did so. Eagles 24/7 (C) 03:03, 23 September 2019 (UTC)

Notability of Dr. Victor Prisk event

"That same day, Pittsburgh-based Dr. Victor Prisk, who worked with Brown during his time with the Steelers, alleged that Brown passed gas numerous times in his vicinity, including directly in his face"

The above line is gossip like and does not seem notable, the point of this portion of the article it is linking to his talking about shady business dealings and unpaid fees, the farting thing is a throw-away sentence, it is longer in the wikipedia article then it is in the original article and not a notable event. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 39.110.218.200 (talk • contribs)

• I agree. While it may be mildly notable in some legal proceeding down the road, I think at this time it's fluff that really doesn't belong. — Ched (talk) 11:31, 23 September 2019 (UTC)

... but the lawsuit belongs. — Ched (talk) 11:42, 23 September 2019 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 23 September 2019

Replace Antonio Tavaris Brown Sr. (born July 10, 1988) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. with Antonio Tavaris Brown Sr. (born July 10, 1988) is an former American football wide receiver who was a free agent. 71.181.117.68 (talk) 10:10, 23 September 2019 (UTC)

 Not done has not officially retired, only stated he was "done" with one professional football league. Eagles 24/7 (C) 12:23, 23 September 2019 (UTC)

Rap Career/ Song-ography

Shouldn't the Antonio Brown include a list of his recent rap tracks with info about featured artists. And Some info about his rap career. It just suprising that he has been advertising his rap tracks on Twitter for about 2 months now and this page doesn't mention it much. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Alexrstone (talk • contribs) 17:54, 19 February 2020 (UTC)

Free agent

Make it so it says he is currently a free agent and get rid of the numbers in his personal box and replace them with free agent. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Bears247 (talk • contribs) 01:32, 10 March 2020 (UTC)

@Bears247: Good catch, I fixed the infobox. The "currently is a free agent" bit that appears in a lot of other articles isn't necessarily required, some editors prefer to use it and others don't. The reason not to include it is per WP:PRECISELANG, and since another editor has argued against including it here I won't change it back. Eagles 24/7 (C) 01:37, 10 March 2020 (UTC)

Retirement

User:Rockchalk717 - I've reverted your removal of information. I understand that AB has made comments in the past and walked them back, but the information is a direct quote from AB (and it is referenced) - so "speculation" is not in play here. If others feel that we should remove it then I'll abide by consensus, but given that it's been 2 years since he even played - I think "retirement" is an acceptable declaration. If he "un-retires", it can also be added in the future. Saying that he will return because he has in the past - now THAT is speculation. I'm not saying it can't happen, but we can address it the same way we've documented the Brett Farve article. — Ched (talk) 00:31, 21 July 2020 (UTC)

@Ched: He never used the word “retire” in his tweets, so to act like his “retirement” is a direct quote is a stretch. I’ll go ahead and leave it alone for now because you do bring up a good point about it being speculation that he may come back because he’s done this before.--Rockchalk717 01:16, 21 July 2020 (UTC)

User:Rockchalk717 - you make some good points too. At the end of the day it's not an article I'm going to argue about. I'll tweak it a bit, and if it gets deleted again I'll just leave it as is. I appreciate you working on the article - Thank You. — Ched (talk) 05:05, 21 July 2020 (UTC)

@Ched: I doubt anybody will mess with it honestly. I guess we’ll see if and admin steps in and see what they think about it.--Rockchalk717 05:12, 21 July 2020 (UTC)

I called it :P Swagging (talk) 22:10, 23 July 2020 (UTC) Swagging (talk) 22:10, 23 July 2020 (UTC)

Officially signing with TB

He officially signed with the Bucs now so I'm going to change it. It is now official. — Preceding unsigned comment added by WashingtonFootballTeamUnderrated (talk • contribs) 16:27, 24 October 2020 (UTC)

@WashingtonFootballTeamUnderrated: Please wait until the team announces it as official. He still needs to clear COVID-19 protocols. Eagles 24/7 (C) 16:54, 24 October 2020 (UTC)

change "with" to "for". — Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.93.211.58 (talk) 16:06, 27 October 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 15 April 2021

There is no evidence Antonio Brown was a qualifier for the state track meet. Results from the FHSAA do not show his name anywhere. Also, his high school has never won the 4x100m at the state meet 140.228.15.1 (talk) 01:25, 15 April 2021 (UTC)

 Done ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 10:45, 15 April 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 21 September 2021

I want to put mure facts about his early life Cheese2243 (talk) 16:45, 21 September 2021 (UTC)

 Not done: requests for decreases to the page protection level should be directed to the protecting admin or to Wikipedia:Requests for page protection if the protecting admin is not active or has declined the request. - FlightTime (open channel) 16:54, 21 September 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 2 January 2022

Change that he is a Tampa Bay Buc. The coach Bruce Arians has stated that Brown is no longer a Buc Mindmurderer (talk) 21:25, 2 January 2022 (UTC)

We've updated the article to show that Arians said that. It wouldn't be appropriate to actually change the team until there is an official transaction. Larry Hockett (Talk) 22:27, 2 January 2022 (UTC)

Left the bucs

Says he is a bucs player - he has left them. 94.5.135.88 (talk) 21:27, 2 January 2022 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 2 January 2022 (2)

Change AB is “on” longer a buc, to “no” longer a buc. 2600:1700:2CA0:2010:2CDD:96F1:7983:153A (talk) 21:27, 2 January 2022 (UTC)

Looks like this was already done. Can't find any instances of "on longer". Larry Hockett (Talk) 22:25, 2 January 2022 (UTC)

Clown Prince Strikes Again

Time to update the wiki after his meltdown today and the eventual firing from Tampa Bay 2001:8003:A03D:5C00:518B:1C50:6848:FB40 (talk) 21:32, 2 January 2022 (UTC)

Whole Lotta Money

Can there be a notice about a reported roster move or something? Bruce Arians has stated he is "no longer a buc", and multiple news outlets have reported it, however it has not yet been confirmed. Thank You. Jacksonisamazin (talk) 21:45, 2 January 2022 (UTC)

Just because Bruce Arians cited Antonio Brown being no longer on the team doesn’t mean it is entirely accurate. I would refrain from adding a template until we get more information. Mastergerwe97 (talk) 21:47, 2 January 2022 (UTC)

Here is more information about Antonio Brown's departure. Jacksonisamazin (talk) 22:10, 2 January 2022 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 2 January 2022 (3)

Should be "was" not "is" "an American football wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers". He was kicked off the Bucs today following his on-field temper tantrum. 72.93.26.118 (talk) 22:17, 2 January 2022 (UTC)

Usually we use "was" in the opening sentence to indicate a dead person. If there is reliably sourced coverage of an official transaction involving AB, that would be the time to make a change to the team in this entry. Larry Hockett (Talk) 22:22, 2 January 2022 (UTC)

That would violate the BLP(biography of living persons) policy. Jacksonisamazin (talk) 22:25, 2 January 2022 (UTC)

Brown has not been officially released until the Team themselves announces it.

We are well aware of what Coach Arians said but until the transaction officially goes through Brown is still a member of the Buccaneers. Mannysoloway (talk) 22:32, 2 January 2022 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 3 January 2022

Antonio Brown was just released from the Buccaneers 2603:8080:1505:3C16:BCE1:29B8:C588:73FD (talk) 01:42, 3 January 2022 (UTC)

 Not done for now: See above. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 01:46, 3 January 2022 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 3 January 2022 (2)

AP says Brown is off Tampa Bay - that should be good enough for Wikipedia:

"EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Antonio Brown was apparently frustrated and angry. So he walked away.

From the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. And possibly his NFL career.

The mercurial wide receiver was kicked off the Buccaneers after a bizarre, shirtless exit from the field before Tom Brady coolly led the Bucs on a 93-yard drive in the final minutes for a 28-24 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday.

Coach Bruce Arians said after the game Brown was off the team.

“He is no longer a Buc,” Arians said. “All right? That’s the end of the story. Let’s talk about the guys who went out there and won the game.” Micromis (talk) 03:57, 3 January 2022 (UTC)