Antonio Brown Slams NFL in IG Post over Lack of Investigation Resolution

Antonio Brown's apparent retirement from the NFL lasted all of two days.

The free-agent wide receiver, who announced his retirement Monday on social media, ripped the NFL on Wednesday for the lack of resolution in his personal conduct investigation:

"[NFL] I have complied with each and every ask of your investigations throughout the past 11 months. You have had access to all of my phones, you know what the deal is in each and every situation that the media has distorted. I have been seeing the therapist you asked me to, I have worked on all aspects of my life this past year and have become a better man because of it. The fact that you refuse to provide a deadline and the reason for the fact you won't resolve your investigations is completely unacceptable.

"I demand you provide me clarity on this situation immediately if you really care about my wellbeing. My legal team continues to ask and you provide no answers. How is it that the league can just drag it's feet on any investigation it chooses on players and we just have to sit there in limbo? Need an update so I can talk to these teams properly, they're waiting on you @NFL let's get this thing moving! We've got history to make!!"

The NFL has been investigating sexual misconduct allegations, including rape, made by two women against Brown since last September. The league has given no update on Brown's status.

Brown likely will serve a suspension for his off-field conduct—the only question is how long it will be and whether he'll be on an NFL roster when it's handed down. In addition to the sexual misconduct allegations, Brown pleaded no-contest to burglary and battery charges in June related to an altercation with a delivery truck driver in January.

Police were also called to Brown's Florida residence on several occasions on domestic-related incidents, though no charges were filed in those cases. In most cases, Brown documented the incidents on social media—a source of several outbursts from the seven-time Pro Bowler over the last year-plus.

Brown has received tepid interest from teams since his September 2019 release from the New England Patriots.

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported the Seattle Seahawks have done a "deep dive" into Brown this offseason, giving him perhaps his best chance at an NFL return. However, the Seahawks and other teams remain hesitant to sign Brown without knowing the extent of his punishment. It's possible he will be suspended for most, if not all, of the 2020 season.

The NFL's investigation into Brown's conduct has likely been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Perhaps once the league office resolves player-safety matters ahead of the 2020 season, Brown's case will become more of a priority.