One night after speaking at a rally for Donald Trump, former NFL receiver Antonio Brown appeared on “Trump Vance” before “Sunday Night Football” outside the stadium he called home during his time with the Steelers in Pittsburgh. He was seen handing out yellow and black towels to fans. ”
The former president is expected to be in attendance at Acresure Stadium on Sunday night when the Steelers take on Aaron Rodgers' New York Jets.
And on Saturday, Brown took to the stage at a speech in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, to mock Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz, as well as Trump and running mate J.D. Vance. He continued to show his love for: With less than a month left until the election, a “terrible towel” with their names on it is now available.
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Former Pittsburgh Steelers player Antonio Brown speaks at a campaign rally for Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport on October 19, 2024 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Brown wore a black hat with Trump's signature “Make America Great Again” slogan on it, as he wore a similar red hat and MAGA shirt during Saturday's rally. This follows.
Steelers Nation still harbors love for Brown even after he was drafted out of Central Michigan in 2010 and developed into a superstar receiver.
Brown appeared in seven Pro Bowls with the Steelers, including six in a row from 2013 to 2018, and led the league in receptions (2) (2014, 2017) and receiving touchdowns (2018). .
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However, Brown's football career took a turn for the worse after the 2018 season, appearing in just one game with the New England Patriots before being traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he was infamously ejected from MetLife Stadium with his jersey and pads torn. Ta. The 2021 game against the Jets was in progress.
Since then, Brown has made headlines for all the wrong reasons, including multiple arrests and sharing his unfiltered opinions through an unofficial brand known as “CTESPN,” which he constantly hashtags on social media. Ta.
That game at MetLife Stadium was the last time Brown played in the NFL, but he appeared in Pittsburgh on Sunday night and spoke with Steelers fans while enacting the changes he wanted to see in the Trump campaign. We met again.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers players Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell are photographed after Brown spoke in support of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Latrobe, Pennsylvania on October 19, 2024. left the stage. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Brown joined former Steelers teammate Le'Veon Bell on the podium Saturday at Latrobe, beating out Harris and Walz.
“Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, did you really know they wanted to leave tampons in the men's room?” Brown asked the crowd. “That’s really insane, isn’t it?”
Brown was referring to Walz being dubbed “Tampon Tim” by his Republican opponents after signing a Minnesota law requiring free tampons in public schools in 2023.
As Brown continues to show support for Trump, the Steelers and the security teams at Acresure Stadium have stepped up procedures and warned fans that entry and exit to the stadium will be delayed due to the former president's scheduled arrival. are.
“As former President Trump plans to attend Sunday night's game as a guest of his personal suite owner, we are working with the Secret Service and local authorities to ensure the safety and security of all our fans,” the team said in a statement. “There is,” he said. “As always, we remain committed to providing the same fan experience at every Steelers home game at Acresure Stadium.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers player Antonio Brown speaks at a campaign rally for Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport on October 19, 2024 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
“We encourage fans to arrive early to the parking lot and gate to enjoy the pregame experience and in-game celebration commemorating the 50th anniversary of our Super Bowl IX team. .”
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Mr. Brown and Mr. Bell are also expected to attend the game with Mr. Trump.
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