Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown has joined the National Arena League's Albany Empire as a part owner, majority owner Mike Kwarta confirmed Thursday, per Elizabeth McKernan of CBS 6 News Albany.
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The venture is particularly special to Brown as his father, Eddie, is one of the best players in Arena Football League history and previously played for the Empire when they were known as the Firebirds from 1994 to 2003.
Eddie Brown is taking over as the team's vice president of football operations.