12:21 PM PT — Brown’s attorney, Carson Hancock, just released a statement on the plea deal … explaining AB chose to cut the agreement with prosecutors this week to avoid “a protracted legal case.”

“But for the impediments to court proceedings created by the Covid-19 restrictions, Antonio’s case would have been disposed of several weeks earlier,” Hancock said.

“With this matter now resolved and behind him, Mr. Brown looks forward to continuing his cooperation with the NFL and resuming his phenomenal professional career.”

Hancock added, “He has achieved so much throughout his life from both a personal and professional standpoint, and will continue to do so.”

Antonio Brown entered a Florida courtroom Friday and pled no contest in his moving truck driver battery case.

Brown was accused of attacking the driver in front of his Hollywood, FL home back in January 2020. The moving truck driver claimed Brown got violent after a dispute over payment.

Brown was initially hit with three criminal charges including burglary with assault, burglary conveyance and criminal mischief.

But, the 31-year-old wide receiver cut a deal with prosecutors this week in which he changed his plea to no contest … and in exchange, he was sentenced to 2 years probation, a 13-week anger management course and ordered to undergo a psychological evaluation.

Brown must also complete 100 hours of community service. The judge also ordered Brown to stay away from the two victims in the cases.

Brown appeared in court wearing a slick grey suit and a black facemask … but left the building without speaking to reporters.

This is important … Brown is allowed to travel throughout the country under the terms of his probation — which means no travel restrictions if he returns to the NFL.

Originally published — 9:59 AM PT

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