Steelers Literally Sent Raiders Antonio Brown's Old Helmet at His Request
By Michael Luciano
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown arrived at training camp in a hot air balloon. While that by itself is more than weird, who could have imagined it would have only been the third most bizarre story about AB to break this week?
Not only has Mr. Big Chest come down with a nasty case of frostbite after an ill-prepared visit to a cryotherapy machine, but he's also threatened to stop playing if he can't wear his old helmet. To make things even weirder, the Steelers actually sent the Raiders Brown's old helmet, and the Raiders proceeded to paint it silver and black.
Steelers sent Antonio Brown's old helmet to the Oakland Raiders at his request, per source. The Raiders painted his helmet, even though he could no longer wear it because it was non-conforming
— Gerry Dulac (@gerrydulac) August 10, 2019
Brown's old helmet, which was also worn by fellow superstars Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers, was declared insufficient at preventing head trauma and was outlawed. There was a one year grace period, which explains why Brown was able to wear it last year.
While some believe that this story may not have legs, the fact that this is even out there is reinforcing the reputation Brown has garnered as petulant, high-maintenance, and a diva.
Antonio Brown when the Raiders gave him his new helmet pic.twitter.com/OMmrh8KRUD
— Ty (@thoverton) August 10, 2019
It's time for Brown to start making noise on the field and stay quiet off of it.