Antonio Brown A ‘No Show’ For Start Of Oakland Raiders OTAs

Just as he did with the Pittsburgh Steelers — Antonio Brown was a no show for the start of Oakland Raiders OTA’s.

Not usually a big deal for star players, but when you just got traded to the team, it is best to try and do everything you can to make sure you get your timing down with your new quarterback that you wanted so badly.

Antonio Brown not out here for first day of OTAs #Raiders

— Vic Tafur (@VicTafur) May 21, 2019

New #Raiders WR Antonio Brown is not at team OTAs, per @VicTafur

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) May 21, 2019

Don’t see Antonio Brown out here at OTAs. Remember, these aren’t mandatory.

— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) May 21, 2019

Raiders coach Jon Gruden did not provide an explanation for Brown’s absence.

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“I wouldn’t reach much into this,” Gruden said, according to the Review-Journal. “I’m sure people will.”

Jon Gruden on Antonio Brown’s absence on first practice of OTAs: “I wouldn’t reach much into this.” He added: “I’m sure people will.” Brown been an active participant this spring for Raiders.

— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) May 21, 2019

Brown skipped part of the Steelers OTAs last year, blaming the “media pressure” that was being put on him, and he seemed to lash out on social media on Monday in response to Ben Roethlisberger’s interview with KDKA News.

He wrote, “two face” on Twitter before the interview aired.