Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown is poised to finalize a plea deal in his Miami attempted murder case, which will spare him from prison time. His attorney, Mark Eiglarsh, stated that the agreement with prosecutors was an opportunity too beneficial to refuse.
On September 30, Brown will appear in court to formally enter a plea of no contest to aggravated assault. This arrangement means he will receive probation with no formal conviction, avoiding the potential 30 years in prison he faced.
Details of the Case and the Incident
The charges against Brown stem from a May 16, 2025, incident following a celebrity boxing match in Miami. He allegedly grabbed a gun from a security staffer and fired two shots at a man following an earlier altercation, which resulted in one bullet grazing the man’s neck.
This was not an easy decision. Antonio believes in his innocence...but when prosecutors put an offer on the table...there was simply no way he could reasonably turn it down.
Mark Eiglarsh, Defense Attorney
- Brown could avoid a felony conviction.
- He will be sentenced to probation instead of prison.
Florida’s Stand Your Ground law, which permits individuals to use deadly force if they believe they are in danger, has been central to Brown's defense. Brown has maintained that he was acting in self-defense during the incident.
Richard Cooper, representing the victim, Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu, expressed satisfaction with the plea deal, stating it served justice. Nantambu has chosen not to cooperate further with law enforcement and forgives Brown, having reflected deeply on the incident.
Brown’s Legal Troubles and NFL Career
This latest legal challenge is just one of many for Brown. He was extradited from Dubai in November 2025 after an arrest warrant was issued. Over the years, he has faced accusations ranging from battery to domestic violence and failure to comply with child support.
Brown's NFL career spans 12 years, where he was celebrated as an All-Pro wide receiver, amassing over 12,000 yards and 88 touchdowns. His last NFL appearance was in 2021 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Despite his impressive sports career, Brown's off-field issues, including the infamous incident in 2021 when he left a game mid-play, have overshadowed his achievements.