Ravens' John Harbaugh on Antonio Brown: 'I Don't Think He's Available Right Now'

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh wouldn't rule out signing free agent Antonio Brown but said he's unsure about the wide receiver's NFL status.

Harbaugh was asked about Brown after Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson said Wednesday he remained hopeful the team's front office would target the seven-time Pro Bowl selection.

"We'll look at any and every player at all times," Harbaugh told reporters Thursday. "Antonio Brown is no exception."

He added: "I don't think he's available right now."

The NFL launched an investigation into allegations of sexual assault and misconduct by Brown after he was released by the New England Patriots in September. The results of that probe haven't been announced.

Brown's former trainer, Britney Taylor, said Brown raped her on multiple occasions in a federal lawsuit she filed in September. Robert Klemko of Sports Illustrated then reported further accusations of "sexual misconduct, charity auction theft, multiple domestic incidents and a long list of unpaid debts" against Brown.

After Klemko reported the woman who accused Brown of sexual misconduct said he had sent her threatening text messages following the release of her story, the Patriots released Brown.

Brown also was charged with battery, burglary of an unoccupied conveyance and criminal mischief less than $1,000 after he allegedly assaulted a moving truck driver in January. He pleaded no contest in June and was sentenced to two years probation and required to complete anger management and community service.

Meanwhile, the 32-year-old Miami has hinted toward retirement from football on multiple occasions since his departure from the Pats, including in a series of Twitter posts last week:

From a football perspective, there's little doubt Brown would represent an upgrade to the Ravens' roster.

The Central Michigan product was named First-Team All-Pro four times and led the NFL in receiving yards twice during his nine-year tenure with the Pittsburgh Steelers, which ended in 2019.

He joined the Oakland Raiders but never appeared in a game for the franchise because of conflicts with general manager Mike Mayock and head coach Jon Gruden. He scored a touchdown in his only appearance for the Patriots last season.

Brown would immediately become the most accomplished pass-catching option in Baltimore. The team features solid depth at the disposal of Jackson, including wide receivers Marquise Brown and Willie Snead and tight end Mark Andrews, but no true No. 1 target.

The Ravens are scheduled to open the regular season Sept. 13 against the Cleveland Browns.