Antonio Brown in 'TB12' hat: Brady 'one of my close friends'

Antonio Brown knows he owes Tom Brady big time for catching on with the Bucs. Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Antonio Brown while rocking 'TB12' hat: Tom Brady is 'one of my close friends'

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Nov 4, 2020 2:25 PM ET

Tom Brady played a role in getting Antonio Brown a deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, so it's no surprise the wide receiver showed up to the team's facility on Wednesday rocking a "TB12" hat.

During his first meeting with reporters, Brown gushed about Brady, saying that the six-time Super Bowl champion is "one of my close friends."

Antonio Brown on Tom Brady: "Tom is my boy. One of the greatest leaders to be around. ... He's been a great guy in my corner and one of my close friends."
— Ryan Hannable (@RyanHannable) November 4, 2020

Antonio Brown: Getting back on track is what I'm here to do pic.twitter.com/UJ2oZHH0sM
— Ryan Hannable (@RyanHannable) November 4, 2020

Brady has played a large role in helping Brown get back on track. The 43-year-old is allowing Brown to stay at his Tampa Bay home, and he also connected Brown to self-help specialist Tony Robbins.

Brown is set to compete in his first game on Sunday since Week 2 of the 2019 season when he was a member of the New England Patriots.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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