BREAKING: Tampa Bay Bucs Reach Agreement To Sign WR Antonio Brown

Antonio Brown is back!

The often controversial WR who was suspended for the first eight games of the 2020 NFL season is finally back into the league after he and the Tampa Bay Bucs reached an agreement on a deal.

Update: Antonio Brown and the Buccaneers have reached agreement on a one-year deal, per sources.

Language still has to be finalized, COVID protocols passed, but Brown is likely to make his Bucs’ debut in Week 9 against the Saints.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 23, 2020

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Tom Brady was the driving force behind Tampa’s interest in signing Brown.

Tom Brady has been a driving force behind Tampa’s interest. Now both sides working to make it happen. https://t.co/rIyKcYN3Mu

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 23, 2020

In 2019, Brown appeared in one game for the Patriots and caught four passes for 56 yards receiving and one touchdown.