Antonio Brown missed practices, game after dispute with teammate

[Sassy Squatch]

https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/...s/201812310108

Steelers receiver Antonio Brown did not play in the season-ending game against the Cincinnati Bengals because he elected to sit out practice last week after an unspecified heated dispute with a teammate, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has learned.

Several sources said the Steelers’ decision to not play Brown against the Bengals had nothing to do with any type of knee injury.

The disagreement occurred Wednesday morning during a routine walk-through practice that precedes their regular afternoon practice on the South Side. Brown became disgusted and threw a football in anger at one of his teammates, several sources said.

After that, Brown did not practice the rest of the week. According to a source, it was Brown’s decision not to practice with his teammates.

He did not attend Saturday’s walk-through practice and skipped the Saturday night meeting at the team hotel — the latest in missed meetings by the All-Pro receiver. Brown was never on the field for the start of the game against the Bengals and left Heinz Field at halftime, according to multiple sources.

According to several sources, Brown showed up at Heinz Field expecting to play against the Bengals. That surprised several players, including one who called the situation “embarrassing” and “the worst I’ve seen.” That player said the entire situation and the way it was handled affected his desire to play in the game.

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by O.city

I think they're both/all the problem in Pitt.

Probably true but Ben isnt going anywhere and cant be as easily replaced.

Pitt was dumb as hell giving Brown that contract.

[Sassy Squatch]

Originally Posted by Mecca

Roethlisberger ran Todd Haley out of town, criticized Martavis Bryant constantly, was all too pleased to call out Bell, called out Washington publicly and now he's fighting with Antonio Brown. I wonder what the problem could be.

from Cian Fahey

Makes me appreciate Mahomes even more. The prototypical QB of the future with his arm talent, mental capacity for the game, and leadership combined with one of the best personalities I've ever seen in a superstar athlete.

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

You think Ben who lead the leauge in passing yards and set a career high in TD passes is easier to replace than Brown is?

Did Ben stop showing up to work?

I think we all know very clearly who the problem is.

I'll say this for him, he is fat and looks more out of shape than he has in the past and yardage or not he is declining. He isn't the same player, he barely beat Mahomes in yards and threw the ball like 100 more times.

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by Mecca

I'll say this for him, he is fat and looks more out of shape than he has in the past and yardage or not he is declining. He isn't the same player, he barely beat Mahomes in yards and threw the ball like 100 more times.

Turnovers were Ben's biggest issue this season.

[Mecca]

And the last year of Antonio Browns life...

• Brown took to Instagram to publicly call out his girlfriend and mother of his children for not taking care of her children from a previous relationship.
• Brown skipped most of OTAs after he saw Roethlisberger wasn't there. Roethlisberger later admitted he had a pre-planned family vacation during the optional practices.
• Brown slammed the media on the first day of mandatory minicamp, appearing to question why he plays, saying, “Am I playing football to make a lot of money or am I playing football to take care of my family?” Brown continued, saying the media puts pressure on him and that he is unable to go out in public because of it.
• Brown showed up in a helicopter to training camp.
• Brown disappeared for a week during training camp. Mike Tomlin claimed that he had been sent to Pittsburgh for medical tests, but Brown was filmed in a pool in Miami.
• Brown reportedly called Bouchette a “racist” after Bouchette tweeted that Brown was limping at training camp. He then called Bouchette a “clown” on Twitter. Reportedly, Brown apologized to Bouchette.
• Brown showed up more than four hours late to an event at Children’s Hospital, offering no explanation as to why he was so late.
• Brown makes a joke in a GQ article about cheating on his girlfriend and mother of children, saying “it’s kind of hard to keep it in my pants.”
• Brown threatened to assault ESPN’s The Undefeated reporter Jesse Washington, saying “wait to I see you bro we gone see what your jaw like.” Brown then issued a public apology, then went on a strange tirade to media in which he called himself an ”exceptionalism.”
• Brown was spotted by CBS cameras hugging former Browns offensive coordinator Todd Haley during a game against Cleveland. He then was caught bragging about reaching 10,000 career receiving yards to Haley on team’s Snapchat, minutes after the 21-21 tie.
• Brown was seen yelling at his offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner and wide receivers coach Darryl Drake on the sideline. He then left the locker room before media could ask him about it vs Chiefs.
• Brown tweeted "trade me let's find out" when criticized on Twitter by former Steelers public relations staffer Ryan Scarpino.
• Brown failed to show up for Monday meetings after the Chiefs game. He then told the media he was “pissed off” because “we suck.”
• Brown was sued for trashing his Florida apartment and then claimed he had $80,000 in cash and a gun stolen from him. He was also sued for tossing furniture from the 14th floor of his apartment building, nearly hitting and, potentially, killing a 22-month-old toddler.
• Brown was cited for driving in excess of 100 miles per hour on McKnight Road, which was over 55 miles per hour more than the posted speed limit. Brown reportedly told police that he was late for a team meeting.
• Brown repeatedly posted his personal accolades on social media after Steelers losses, including a crucial 31-28 loss in New Orleans.
• Brown reportedly got into a disagreement with Roethlisberger in practice, throws a football at him and leaves practice.
• Brown reportedly skips the team’s walk through the day before Bengals game, shows up before the game, is told he won’t play and leaves at halftime.
All of these incidents, some major, some minor, have occurred since the last offseason. Brown, who will turn 31 in July, is set to have a base salary of $12,625,000 in 2019. He is signed through the 2021 season.

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

Turnovers were Ben's biggest issue this season.

I personally didn't think he looked like he cared as much, think he may be just playing it out to keep his money.

[Sassy Squatch]

Originally Posted by O.city

I think they're both/all the problem in Pitt.

Ben Roethlisberger is by most accounts a ****ing colossal douche both professionally and personally.

[Chief Northman]

Brown and Ben. A marriage made in football heaven.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

Antonio Brown about to have an "exclusive interview" with former #Steelers LB James Harrison. [Via Instagram]

James Harrison has been highly critical of Mike Tomlin.pic.twitter.com/uZhLDXliHr

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) January 2, 2019

LOL

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Antonio Brown about to have an "exclusive interview" with former #Steelers LB James Harrison. [Via Instagram]

James Harrison has been highly critical of Mike Tomlin.pic.twitter.com/uZhLDXliHr

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) January 2, 2019

LOL

This is going to end well.

[Chris Meck]

I don't want any of these chuckleheads.

[MMXcalibur]

Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Antonio Brown about to have an "exclusive interview" with former #Steelers LB James Harrison. [Via Instagram]

James Harrison has been highly critical of Mike Tomlin.pic.twitter.com/uZhLDXliHr

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) January 2, 2019

LOL

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[Chief Northman]

At this point Brown might murder someone to get out of Pittsburgh.

[BryanBusby]

Calling Ryan Clark an Uncle Tom

This dude is ****in' unhinged

[InChiefsHeaven]

Originally Posted by Mecca

And the last year of Antonio Browns life...

• Brown took to Instagram to publicly call out his girlfriend and mother of his children for not taking care of her children from a previous relationship.
• Brown skipped most of OTAs after he saw Roethlisberger wasn't there. Roethlisberger later admitted he had a pre-planned family vacation during the optional practices.
• Brown slammed the media on the first day of mandatory minicamp, appearing to question why he plays, saying, “Am I playing football to make a lot of money or am I playing football to take care of my family?” Brown continued, saying the media puts pressure on him and that he is unable to go out in public because of it.
• Brown showed up in a helicopter to training camp.
• Brown disappeared for a week during training camp. Mike Tomlin claimed that he had been sent to Pittsburgh for medical tests, but Brown was filmed in a pool in Miami.
• Brown reportedly called Bouchette a “racist” after Bouchette tweeted that Brown was limping at training camp. He then called Bouchette a “clown” on Twitter. Reportedly, Brown apologized to Bouchette.
• Brown showed up more than four hours late to an event at Children’s Hospital, offering no explanation as to why he was so late.
• Brown makes a joke in a GQ article about cheating on his girlfriend and mother of children, saying “it’s kind of hard to keep it in my pants.”
• Brown threatened to assault ESPN’s The Undefeated reporter Jesse Washington, saying “wait to I see you bro we gone see what your jaw like.” Brown then issued a public apology, then went on a strange tirade to media in which he called himself an ”exceptionalism.”
• Brown was spotted by CBS cameras hugging former Browns offensive coordinator Todd Haley during a game against Cleveland. He then was caught bragging about reaching 10,000 career receiving yards to Haley on team’s Snapchat, minutes after the 21-21 tie.
• Brown was seen yelling at his offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner and wide receivers coach Darryl Drake on the sideline. He then left the locker room before media could ask him about it vs Chiefs.
• Brown tweeted "trade me let's find out" when criticized on Twitter by former Steelers public relations staffer Ryan Scarpino.
• Brown failed to show up for Monday meetings after the Chiefs game. He then told the media he was “pissed off” because “we suck.”
• Brown was sued for trashing his Florida apartment and then claimed he had $80,000 in cash and a gun stolen from him. He was also sued for tossing furniture from the 14th floor of his apartment building, nearly hitting and, potentially, killing a 22-month-old toddler.
• Brown was cited for driving in excess of 100 miles per hour on McKnight Road, which was over 55 miles per hour more than the posted speed limit. Brown reportedly told police that he was late for a team meeting.
• Brown repeatedly posted his personal accolades on social media after Steelers losses, including a crucial 31-28 loss in New Orleans.
• Brown reportedly got into a disagreement with Roethlisberger in practice, throws a football at him and leaves practice.
• Brown reportedly skips the team’s walk through the day before Bengals game, shows up before the game, is told he won’t play and leaves at halftime.
All of these incidents, some major, some minor, have occurred since the last offseason. Brown, who will turn 31 in July, is set to have a base salary of $12,625,000 in 2019. He is signed through the 2021 season.

Holy meltdown batman...what a cluster****!