Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown is eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2027. His impressive performance from 2013-2018 is contrasted by controversies in his later career.
We all know that former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback and legend Ben Roethlisberger is eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. But meanwhile, another former Steelers from that era is eligible as well, and that is wide receiver, Antonio Brown. Where we think Roethlisberger goes in on the first ballot, the discussion of Brown is far more complicated.
Brown's numbers are a mixed tale. From 2013-2018, there was no better receiver in the league. Still to this day, that six-season stretch is one of the greatest of all time. But is a six-season stretch of elite play counter his final three seasons and all of the non-football drama he brought upon himself and the league?
Here are some numbers for Brown:
928 receptions
12,291 receiving yards
83 receiving touchdowns
4x first-team All-Pro
1x second-team All-Pro
7x Pro Bowl
2x NFL receptions leader
2x NFL receiving yards leader
1x NFL touchdown leader
Brown now joins Hines Ward as another former Steelers receiver who is on the HOF ballot. How long will it take voters to put aside all of Brown's antics and give him a fair shot and will he get in before Ward, who has been eligible since 2017?
This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Former Steelers WR Antonio Brown eligible for the HOF in 2027
Antonio Brown has recorded 928 receptions, with a standout performance from 2013 to 2018, making him one of the top receivers in that period.
Brown's candidacy is complicated due to his mixed performance record and significant non-football controversies during his final seasons.
Antonio Brown will be eligible for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2027.
LIV Golf's future appears uncertain as reports suggest Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund may withdraw funding after investing $5 billion. Despite assurances for the 2026 season, the tour faces challenges from low ratings and strong competition from the PGA Tour.
Mike Trout's 446-foot HR joins him with Aaron Judge in Yankee Stadium lore.
Detroit Tigers projected to take a risk on a 6'3" prep bat in the MLB draft.
Arshdeep Singh makes history as the first PBKS bowler to reach 100 IPL wickets!
California's top high school football prospects are on the move this weekend.
Viktor Hovland shines with a 64 at RBC Heritage, Gotterup scores 70.
See every story in Sports ā including breaking news and analysis.