Former NFL star Antonio Brown to avoid possibility of 30 years in prison with plea deal

Key Points:

• Former NFL star Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal on an attempted murder charge in Miami, which will allow him to avoid prison time, according to his lawyer.
• Brown is scheduled to appear in court next Wednesday to finalize the deal, which involves pleading guilty to aggravated assault, resulting in probation without jail, house arrest, or additional penalties.
• The charge stems from an incident in May 2025 where Brown allegedly fired two shots at a man he had fought with earlier, with one bullet grazing the victim's neck.
• The victim, Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu, has forgiven Brown and will no longer participate in the case, supporting the plea agreement.
• Brown had a notable 12-season NFL career, playing for the Steelers, Patriots, and Buccaneers, earning seven Pro Bowl selections and four consecutive first-team All-Pro honors.