Antonio Brown

Per Ian Rapoport, free agent WR Antonio Brown is not likely to sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, despite swirling rumors that Tom Brady was interested in working with Brown.

Fantasy Impact

Doesn’t sound like the Buccaneers are interested in bringing the Antonio Brown circus to town, and why should they be? They’ve got all the weapons at the WR and TE position they could possibly need, with Chris Godwin, Mike Evans, O.J. Howard, and Cameron Brate. Maybe Brown lands elsewhere, but don’t count on Tampa Bay giving him an opportunity.

Tom Brady wants Tampa Bay to sign free agent wide receiver Antonio Brown, per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network.

Fantasy Impact

Brown is currently under investigation, and it is unknown when he will be eligible to play in the NFL. It has been reported that Brady is trying to recruit AB, as the two are close. Brown hauled four catches for 56 yards and one touchdown in his only game with Brady last season. If the Buccaneers did sign Brown, this would give Brady Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and AB as his top three weapons. This all depends on the results of Brown’s investigation, and how much time he could possibly miss if he was reinstated.

The grievance filed by Antonio Brown against the Raiders over lost wages will be held in May.

Fantasy Impact

Brown will also likely have a hearing against the Patriots for similar reasons, citing the $9 million in signing bonus he didn't receive from New England. Brown is also expected to attend the NFL Combine to try and smooth things over with NFL teams, but it's unclear if he'll make much headway in that department given his off-the-field issues. He's someone to monitor this offseason since he could continue to be a fantasy producer if he's able to return to the field. That's certainly a big 'if' at this point.

Antonio Brown told TMZ that he hopes to meet with NFL teams at the 2020 NFL Combine.

Fantasy Impact

Brown continues to issue apologies regarding his behavior. While he could be too toxic for an NFL team to touch, he continued to show last season that he has a lot left on the field despite his off-the-field issues. It will be interesting to see if he's able to find a home in 2020, but at this point he's not someone that's more than a flier in dynasty or best ball leagues.

Free-agent wide receiver Antonio Brown is in New Orleans visiting with the Saints today, according to a report from ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter.

Fantasy Impact

The Saints are doing their due diligence on Brown, who has been in the news for a long list of reasons over the last year after brief stints with both the Raiders and Patriots. This meeting is likely an exploratory one with an eye towards next season, however, as Brown is likely to be immediately placed on the Commissioner Exempt List until the league completes its investigation into his off-the-field actions.