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Antonio Brown Apologizes for Actions and Organizations He's Offended in Long Instagram Post

By Michael Luciano

Antonio Brown apologized for his behavior over the last few months on Instagram
Antonio Brown apologized for his behavior over the last few months on Instagram /

Antonio Brown has been out of a job since Week 3, as his behavior and sexual assault scandal have all but forced AB out of the NFL. Brown has spent the last few weeks offering apologies to New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft in an attempt to get back in his good graces, but those prayers fell on deaf ears.

Brown took to Instagram and poured his soul out, apologizing to anyone that he has hurt while calling his behavior "inexcusable" and angling for a return to the NFL.

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First and foremost, I’d like to apologize to my family, friends and anyone who I offended. I never once meant to make anyone feel like I wasn’t thankful and appreciative of the opportunity that I was afforded to play the game I love. I’ve worked hard over the years to earn a chance to compete in the greatest game on earth. Over the years I was met with challenges and I can honestly say I didn’t handle those challenges in the manner that I should have. Over the past few weeks I’ve had the opportunity to think about everything that’s transpired and I am deeply sorry to all who I’ve offended. While my behavior was inexcusable, sometimes when people are coming at you with false information and allegations, we handle ourselves in ways that we sometimes regret. I do take full responsibility for my actions and I’m working everyday to repair what I broke. I do know that if I’m ever given the opportunity to play the game that I love, I’m going to work extremely hard to show the world how much I appreciate another chance. To the organizations that I offended, I offer my sincere apology to you and my hope is that you forgive me and help me move on from this minor setback. I look forward to competing and helping a team reach their goals.

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Brown has played in just one game this season, catching five passes and a touchdown for the Patriots in a dominant win over the Miami Dolphins.

Due to either his petulance, temper, or pending sexual assault allegation made by a former personal trainer, the Steelers, Raiders and Patriots have all said no to the seven-time Pro Bowler. To give AB the benefit of overwhelming doubt, maybe he's finally starting to realize the consequences of his actions.

The sincerity of this post is still up for debate, but if this is AB speaking from the heart, this should go a long way towards mending the fences he destroyed over one of the most tumultuous offseasons in history.