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Antonio Brown recently began his journey as a sports team owner in Arena Football, but unfortunately, his debut didn’t go as smoothly as he had hoped. While attending a game, the former NFL wide receiver received a stern warning from the security team. Despite the setback, Brown stated that he handled the situation with professionalism and composure while on the field.

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The former WR has ended his NFL career after playing 12 seasons of elite football. Now he has turned his attention to being an owner in Arena Football along with his other ventures. Here is how his first appearance as the owner of the Albany Empire transpired.

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Antonio Brown gets a security warning 

Antonio Brown attended the first game as the owner of the Albany Empire in the National Arena League. He shared a video from the day in which he got a stern warning from the security to get off the field.

“You are going off the field right now,” the security personnel can be heard repeatedly telling the Super Bowl champion.

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In the tweet, AB claimed that he maintained a level of professionalism and dignity while dealing with the security. And his team responded on the field with a historic win over the Orlando Predators opening their season with a bang. It’s safe to say that AB would be a happy owner right now.

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AB bought the Empire back in March to dive into the business after ending his own professional career in the NFL. The WR, who won the Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has a personal connection with the NAL outfit. His father Eddie Brown played for the Albany Firebirds as an offensive specialist back in the 90s. AB has become a full-time entrepreneur after the abrupt end of his career in professional football.

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From pro football player to an entrepreneur 

Antonio Brown last played in the NFL at the start of 2022 for the Buccaneers. His career ended when he left the field in the middle of a game against the New York Jets in January of that year. Since then, he is busy with all his other ventures, sports or otherwise.

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Brown started a career in music by becoming a rap artist. He performed at various places, drawing good crowds and enjoyed himself on the stage. The former wide receiver also joined rapper Kayne West’s sports agency Donda Sports as its president. And now, he is onto his next venture in the National Arena League.

Brown has done well for himself on and off the football field. How far do you think he can take the Albany Empire in their current season? Do share your opinion in the comments.

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Shivam Pratap Singh is a seasoned NFL writer at Essentially Sports. With a master's degree in international and area studies from a prestigious university, Shivam leverages his academic background to gain a deeper understanding of the global impact of sports. Shivam's passion for football developed early in his career as a writer. One of his breakthrough moments as a writer came when he reported on the '49ers GM John Lynch QB Announcement', demonstrating his talent for breaking news and providing insightful analysis. When not immersed in football, Shivam keeps up with the latest happenings in his favorite soccer club, Manchester United, and the wild European soccer scene. He is a passionate fan of the sport and enjoys writing about the intersection of football and culture.

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