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Antonio Brown reflects on leaving $30 million to join Patriots with Brady

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 6:57 PM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Antonio Brown reflects on leaving $30 million to join Patriots with Brady

Summary

Antonio Brown discussed his decision to leave a $30.125 million guaranteed contract with the Raiders to join the New England Patriots in 2019 during a podcast with Tyreek Hill. Brown believed it was time to pursue a championship opportunity, despite having significant financial backing from the Raiders. His tenure with the Patriots was cut short after 11 days due to off-field issues, including allegations of misconduct, leading to his release. He later reunited with Tom Brady on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, winning Super Bowl LV.

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By the Numbers

•Antonio Brown left a $30.125 million contract with the Raiders for the Patriots.
•His time in New England lasted only 11 days before his release.
•Brown cited the desire for a championship as a key reason for his switch.
•He later played with Tom Brady again at the Buccaneers, winning the Super Bowl.
•Brown's departure from the Raiders was fueled by off-field issues and legal troubles.

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6:57 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Time to Be a Winner’ — Antonio Brown Revisits Giving Up $30,000,000 to Play With Tom Brady on Patriots

What they're saying

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As 2019 opened, the New England Patriots looked like they may have built a group of pass catchers that resembled their 18-1 2007 team. Hopes were high when the Patriots acquired former Steelers superstar Antonio Brown.
— Yahoo Sports

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