# Antonio Brown takes plea deal for attempted murder

> Antonio Brown accepts plea deal to avoid prison for attempted murder.
- Title: Antonio Brown takes plea deal for attempted murder | Shortify
- Summary: Antonio Brown accepts plea deal to avoid prison for attempted murder. Antonio Brown will plead no contest to aggravated assault and serve probation to avoid…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/antonio-brown-plans-to-take-plea-deal-in-attempted-murder-case
- Published: 2026-09-24T00:47:11.071+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: antonio brown, plea deal, attempted murder, aggravated assault, probation, nfl, hall of fame, sports
## Antonio Brown
Former NFL receiver Antonio Brown plans to take plea deal for attempted murder.
## Plea deal terms
He will plead no contest to aggravated assault and serve probation with no prison time.
## Original charges
Brown faced up to 30 years in prison for grabbing a handgun at a boxing match in May 2025.
## Legal strategy
Attorney Mark Eiglarsh said Brown believes in his innocence and Stand Your Ground defense.
## Hall of Fame
Brown is eligible for Hall of Fame enshrinement in 2027 but off-field issues may affect his candidacy.
## Career stats
Brown earned 928 catches for 12,291 yards and 83 touchdowns in his 12-year career.
## Key takeaway

Antonio Brown will plead no contest to aggravated assault and serve probation to avoid prison for attempted murder at a boxing match.