From Touchdowns to Turmoil — Exploring Antonio Brown's Financial ups and Downs
Explore Antonio Brown's net worth journey, from NFL stardom and multi-million dollar contracts to financial struggles and bankruptcy.
By Dayana PrevalJuly 24 2024, Published 5:01 p.m. ET
Antonio Brown was once considered one of the NFL's best wide receivers. However, after several on-field controversies led to his release from multiple teams, he faced financial issues and lawsuits, including accusations of non-payment and sexual harassment.
In May 2024, Antonio filed for bankruptcy. Amid all these challenges, a few questions remain: How is he holding up? What is Antonio Brown's net worth today?
Antonio Brown attends his album release dinner at Panda on April 28, 2022.
What’s Antonio Brown’s net worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Antonio Brown’s net worth is $50,000 after filing for bankruptcy in May 2024. Antonio owes approximately $3 million in debt. During his NFL career, he earned $80 million. Despite his accomplishments on the field, his mistakes have often overshadowed his talent.
In 2019, Antonio signed a $30 million contract with the Raiders but was released due to conflicts with the team. Shortly after, he secured a $15 million contract with the Patriots but was cut just two weeks later. Additionally, Antonio's Albany Empire of the Arena Football League owed nearly $3 million to eight creditors.
Antonio also faced a civil case with truck driver Anton Tumanov, whom he allegedly assaulted. After failing to appear in court, he was sued for $1.2 million. Additionally, Antonio was accused of rape by his former personal trainer, Britney Taylor. These issues, along with various other debts, ultimately led him to file for bankruptcy.
Antonio Tavaris Brown Sr.
Former NFL player
Net worth: $50,000
Antonio Tavaris Brown Sr. was born on July 10, 1988, in Miami to Adrianne Moss and Eddie Brown. He has a younger brother, Desmond Brown. Antonio began his career with Central Michigan University and played wide receiver for several NFL teams until 2022.
Who are Antonio Brown’s parents and siblings?
Antonio is the son of Adrianne Moss and Eddie Brown. He has one brother, Desmond Brown, who is a running back for the Pittsburgh Panthers.
Growing up in Miami, Antonio faced financial struggles. By the age of 10, his parents had divorced, and his father, Eddie, a football player, was often absent from the household. During his senior year, Antonio was homeless for six months, which impacted his grades and school participation. Despite these challenges, he excelled on the football field.
In an interview with ESPN, Antonio described his childhood as "a little rough, not a lot of guidance" and mentioned his strained relationship with his mother due to her new husband. He explained that these experiences forced him to grow up quickly, giving him a clear sense of the life he wanted to avoid.
There is limited information about Antonio's relationship with his younger brother, Desmond. However, in 2022, Desmond publicly criticized Antonio, calling him "selfish" after he walked out during a Tampa Bay Buccaneers game, according to The U.S. Sun.
Antonio and Eddie attend the Albany Empire make their Arena Football League debut against the Philadelphia Soul at the Times Union Center Saturday April 14, 2018 in Albany, NY
Who is Antonio Brown dating and who are his kids?
Antonio currently has six children and one on the way, according to his Twitter. He has four children with Chelsie Kyriss, and two other children with different women: Wiltrice Jackson and Shameika Brailsford.
The buzz around Antonio Brown's dating life is heating up. In July 2024, Antonio and Lil' Kim were spotted together at a yacht party in New York. Lil' Kim performed, and Antonio was seen close by, cozy and flirting with her. The two were also seen kissing in a club.
