How many concussions has Antonio Brown had in his NFL career? Taking a closer look at the WR's injuries ft. Steelers, Bucs and more

Antonio Brown is one of the greatest might have been stories in the NFL. Not because he could have gotten more Super Bowls than he currently has or that he could have left the game better than he did, or even that he could have handled situations better in every franchise he played for.

The biggest tragedy of Brown's NFL career is that he could have been arguably the greatest wide receiver ever to do it, had he stuck to the plan and let his performances on the Gridiron do the talking.

Instead, Antonio Brown's career has sunk lower and lower as the years go by, and now the last thing on his mind is not making a return to the NFL.

So many questions have been asked about what changed Antonio Brown, what made him such a polarising presence, and where it all went wrong. Here, we will look at his concussion history, which may shed some light on how things took a significant turn for the former All-Pro selection.

How many concussions has Antonio Brown had in his NFL career?

NFL players are known to suffer several head hits during their careers, whether in training or on match day. Wide receivers are among the positions with a higher chance of suffering head hits. That is due to their style of play and the sensitivity of their roles on the Gridiron.

During AB's heyday, he was one of the best wide receivers in the league and a target for defensive backs around the NFL. We cannot put a certain number on Brown's concussions in his career, but one concussion injury stands out.

In the Vontaze Burfict hit in a Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers game in 2016, Burfict's hit was illegal, which knocked Brown out cold and out of the game. He hasn't been the same ever since.

Does Antonio Brown have CTE?

Many twitter analysts and armchair physicians have speculated that Antonio Brown has chronic traumatic encephalopathy, better known as CTE. These speculations have been rife for several years as Brown is getting increasingly erratic as time goes by.

However, despite all the alleged symptoms, there is no way to ascertain whether the former NFL star wide receiver has CTE, at least not at the moment.

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is hard to diagnose when a patient is alive. Only after a patient has passed away can the brain of the deceased be properly scanned for signs of CTE. As such, even though AB's shenanigans can be said to tick the boxes, we can not tell for sure that he is currently suffering from CTE.

According to Boston University:

"Repeated head traumas can lead to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), of which the side effects include memory loss, confusion, impaired judgment, impulse control problems, aggression, depression, and anxiety."

Antonio Brown Career Statistics

Antonio Brown has a distinguished NFL career from a statistical standpoint. He was undoubtedly one of the finest wide receivers of his generation and a first-ballot Hall of Famer based on production alone.

He might have peaked while playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers, but he was pretty great on other franchises he played for.

Brown has racked up a stat line of 928 receptions, 12,291 receiving yards, and 83 touchdowns in 146 career games. He played for three teams in his twelve-year NFL career.