Antonio Brown, the former NFL player, is making headlines once again – but this time for his financial troubles. According to a recent bankruptcy filing in Florida, Brown is in debt of a whopping $3 million and has declared himself broke.
This news comes as a shock to many, considering Brown’s successful career in the NFL. According to the report, he owns eight creditors.
The former owner of the Albany Empire Arena Football League team cannot pay at least three six-figure civil judgments.
That includes the $1.2 million awarded to truck driver Anton Tumanov, whom Brown reportedly assaulted, after the receiver failed to appear in court for the case in 2022, according to the court filing obtained by the Times Union.
The 35-year-old, who played for the Steelers, Raiders, Buccaneers and Patriots, also owes hundreds of thousands of dollars in credit card debt and $296 to a local plumber.
He claims in the filing to have $50,000 or less in assets.
Brown made $80.7 million during his 12-year NFL career, according to Spotrac.
He filed for Chapter 11, which allows him to reorganize his finances while having them protected from creditors.
He hinted at the bankruptcy on his X account on Tuesday, writing “I’m broke” along with a Cash App QR Code along with a meme “The Office” on Monday that reads, “Greatest bankruptcy announcement of all-time.”
Another of Brown’s other creditors included Avanti Solutions for $28,589 after the company sued him for allegedly not paying them for work they did for his appearance at the “Rolling Loud” hip-hop concert in March 2023.
Brown seeming to be struggling financially isn’t new.
The news of Antonio Brown being $3 million in debt is shocking. It serves as a reminder that even famous athletes can face financial struggles. Hopefully, this serves as a cautionary tale for others to manage their finances wisely while they are on top.
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