When ESPN’s John Clayton reported Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was pushing for the team to sign free agent Antonio Brown, it was noted that Brown is close with Seattle’s other veteran quarterback, Geno Smith.
In fact, a series of videos on Instagram show Smith working out at Brown’s workout facility, 84/7 Fitness, doing footwork drills and completing passes to Brown himself.
Brown only appeared in one game in 2019 before he was released by the Patriots after the NFL launched an investigation into his alleged sexual assault.
Brown made waves prior to the season as well, displaying odd behavior while briefly a member of the Raiders, where he refused to comply with the NFL’s new helmet regulations.
Wilson’s interest in bringing Brown to Seattle was known last year, and coach Pete Carroll made it clear the team checked in on Brown after he was released by the Patriots – before the sexual assault allegations came to light.
With Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf set as the team’s top two receivers, Brown would obviously be a dynamic upgrade as their No. 3 wideout over Phillip Dorsett and David Moore.
However, the headache he could potentially cause is a tough sell for an NFL franchise, even if the Seahawks have been willing to take on players with off the field issues in the past.
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