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Steelers' Star Antonio Brown Pulled Over for Going Over 100 MPH, Police Say

The Steelers say they're aware of the situation and won't have further comment

What to Know

  • Antonio Brown was stopped for speeding over 100 mph in his Porsche, just hours before the team's game against the Panthers, police say.
  • Ross Township police say an officer was searching for a bank robbery suspect Thursday when Brown's black Porsche sped by.
  • The Steelers say they're aware of the situation and won't have further comment.

Police say Pittsburgh Steelers superstar wide receiver Antonio Brown was stopped for speeding over 100 mph in his Porsche, just hours before the team's game against the Carolina Panthers.

Ross Township police tell WPXI-TV that an officer was searching for a bank robbery suspect Thursday when a black Porsche sped by.

The officer pulled the car over and the driver was identified as Brown.

He was cited for reckless driving.

The Steelers say they're aware of the situation and won't have further comment. A message seeking comment from his publicist wasn't immediately returned.

The Steelers have a game against the Panthers on Thursday night at Heinz Field.

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