Antonio Brown Has Hired a New Agent and is Serious About a Comeback

Antonio Brown has been out of the NFL since September for...a variety of reasons, most notably allegations of sexual assault and the behavioral spiral that followed the release of said allegations. Taking his troublesome off-field behavior into account, Brown has still expressed his desire to return to the NFL. On Monday, he just took the next step in that fight.

Veteran agent Ed Wasielewski of EMG Sports told ESPN on Monday that he's been hired by Brown to represent him.

With his continued desire to return to the NFL this season, free-agent WR Antonio Brown has hired veteran agent Ed Wasielewski of EMG Sports to represent him, the agent told ESPN Monday.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 6, 2020

Brown had been without an agent after Drew Rosenhaus conditionally cut ties with him, and expressed his desire that the ex-NFL receiver needed to seek professional counseling. Instead of returning to Rosenhaus, Brown hired Wasielewski, days after being officially charged with felony assault, stemming from his alleged attack on a moving truck driver back in January.

Wasielewski is no stranger to the NFL scene. The EMG Sports agent represents Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines, Los Angeles Chargers return specialist Darius Jennings, and Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Julie'n Davenport.

Antonio Brown hires Ed Wasielewski as new agent https://t.co/oRvhBX36Le
— Rotoworld Football (@Rotoworld_FB) April 6, 2020

Ever since his release from the New England Patriots back in September, Brown hasn't been shy in expressing his desire to play with quarterback Tom Brady again. After Brady signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, however, head coach Bruce Arians and general manager Jason Licht quickly shut down talk of bringing in Brown.

With the Bucs officially crossed off the list, it's unknown if a team would willingly give a chance to Brown, who has proven to be more of a headache than a great player, not to mention Brown is still subject to an NFL investigation stemming from the aforementioned assault allegations from former trainer Britney Taylor.

#Ravens GM Eric DeCosta rebuffs a question about All-Decade WR Antonio Brown, who was photographed working out w/ Lamar Jackson and Marquise Brown last week: "For us to talk about players that are available right now, certainly doesn’t do us any benefit. I'll leave that alone."
— Aditi Kinkhabwala (@AKinkhabwala) April 6, 2020

Even though the chances are slim, the embattled wideout has now put his full trust in Wasielewski to find him a new home in the NFL.