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Hours After Saying He Is Done With The League, Antonio Brown Vows To Return To NFL

MIAMI (KDKA) -- Antonio Brown is vowing to return to the NFL hours after saying that he is done with the league.

The disgruntled superstar wide receiver posted multiple times on social media early Thursday that he is done with the league, citing that he is tired of the NFL making money off his blood and sweat, and that the league is racist.

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"No more control of my name and body clear my name I am done with it!," Brown said on his latest Instagram post.

He echoed his feelings on Twitter as well.

Later in the day, Brown said he was frustrated during his initial rant and said he wants to play football again.

"I just want to play and I'm very emotional about that. I'm determined to make my way back to the NFL asap," Brown posted on Twitter.

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According to reports, Brown was supposed to meet with the NFL next week regarding his status with the league and ongoing legal situations involving multiple lawsuits, including one for sexual misconduct.

"Holdup on NFL's interview with Antonio Brown (which @JosinaAnderson reports happening Thurs.) in part b/c league planned to do much investigative legwork (including many interviews) before speaking with Brown, per source. Interview expected to last all day."

"Antonio Brown is also getting movement on his legal case -- Britney Taylor has officially served lawsuit papers to Brown, who hired attorney Camille Blanton to handle. He's asked for 45 days to respond."

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