Free agent Antonio Brown, who is still under suspension by the NFL, is poised to sign a one-year contract to join the Tom Brady’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the US media reported on Friday.
Brown was quarterback Brady’s teammate last season in New England for just one game after which Brown was cut due to allegations of sexual assault and trying to intimidate the alleged victim through social media.
 The 32-year-old Brown is a free agent and was reportedly also talking to the Seattle Seahawks, US broadcaster ESPN reported Friday. 
He is suspended through week eight but if the deal becomes official Brown could join the Buccaneers for their November 8 home game against the New Orleans Saints. 
He must also pass the league’s Covid-19 exam. 
Before joining the Patriots and then becoming a free agent, Brown had a brief stint with the Oakland Raiders. 
He has not played a full season in the league since 2018.
In June 2020, Brown was sentenced to two years’ probation, ordered to undergo a psychological evaluation and enrol in an anger management course by a US judge after pleading no contest to an assault charge unrelated to the allegations of sexual assault. 
As part of the discipline, the league directed Brown to continue his counseling and treatment program. 
The seven-time Pro Bowl selection, had 104 catches for 1,297 yards and a league-best 15 touchdown receptions for the Pittsburgh Steelers two years ago.