Antonio Brown Says He’s Retired, Becomes National Arena League Team Owner

Antonio Brown is formally leaving football — however just as a gamer — since the recently retired NFL super star simply ended up being part owner of a National Arena League team.

The previous All-Pro receiver formally shut the door on his NFL profession today, according to ML Football … and now, he’s totally concentrated on his brand-new function as part owner of the Albany Empire — the exact same franchise his dad, Eddie, bet back then.

TMZ Sports is informed AB is 100% dedicated to his brand-new position with the team … and will be as hands-on as his schedule enables.

Eddie is likewise associated with his boy’s brand-new journey … and will work as vice president of football operations.

Of course, AB matured near the location throughout part of his youth as his father starred for the Albany Firebirds … making the relocation a full-circle minute for him. The deal became rather rapidly … as we’re informed after a couple of social networks interactions and telephone call, it was a done offer.

AB was formally presented at an interview on Thursday … and stated he was “excited and grateful to be a part of the Albany Empire.”

FYI — the Empire are back-to-back champs in the NAL … and AB stated he’s all set for a three-peat.

We’re informed AB has huge prepare for his function as part owner along with Mike Kwarta … and will assist increase media protection and promo for the team.

AB completes his NFL profession — which was ruined by debate on and off the field — with more than 900 receptions and 12,000 getting lawns, 83 goals and a Super Bowl ring.