Judge accepts former Pittsburgh Steelers star wideout Antonio Brown’s plea deal, sentenced to probation

Former NFL receiver Antonio Brown pleaded guilty to aggravated assault with a firearm over a 2025 shooting outside a celebrity boxing match in South Florida. A judge accepted a plea deal sentencing him to probation, allowing him to avoid prison and a criminal conviction.

Brown must serve three years of probation, attend weekly counselling and not possess a firearm, among other conditions. He may seek early termination after about 18 months if he meets all the terms. He was initially charged with attempted murder and faced up to 30 years in prison if convicted; Brown said he acted in self-defence.