1/3 6:30 AM PT -- 01/03 -- AB didn't bolt off to the airport after his infamous exit from Sunday's game -- instead, he hit up a celebrity driver to come get him ... and the NFLer was clearly in a great mood.
The driver -- Danny Chalet -- posted videos to his Instagram account ... showing AB grinning from ear-to-ear and talking on the phone after getting picked up.
But, it appears that AB was in no rush to leave town ... with Danny hinting at AB staying in the area to party.
As for any sort of official statement from Brown, the receiver posted a short message on Instagram ... saying, "Big MAD (Making A Difference). Thanks for the opportunity"
2:54 PM PT -- AB was spotted outside MetLife Stadium shortly after his exit ... wearing the same clothes he wore when arriving to the game, and his luggage by his side.
It appears he's waiting for a car service to pick him up and presumably take him to the airport ... considering there was no way the team was gonna let him fly home on the Bucs' plane.
1:16 PM PT -- Bucs head coach Bruce Arians just addressed the incident with the media ... saying Antonio Brown's career in Tampa Bay is over.
BA addresses the status of Antonio Brown: pic.twitter.com/gC7D8Csin2
— xz - Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) January 2, 2022
This is truly bizarre.
Antonio Brown just ripped off his jersey, ran shirtless on the field and headed for the locker room ... right in the middle of the Buccaneers' matchup against the New York Jets.
The incident happened just minutes ago ... with the 33-year-old wide receiver seemingly becoming upset on the sidelines in the third quarter as the Bucs trailed the Jets, 24-10.
Here is the video from #Bucs WR Antonio Brown... leaving the field and saying goodbye. pic.twitter.com/EaR0jRqcs3
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 2, 2022
Mike Evans appeared to try calming Brown down, but his efforts were unsuccessful ... as AB stripped down to just his pants and cleats and waved to the fans as he trotted through the end zone and off the field.
As it turns out, MetLife Stadium security reportedly thought AB was a streaker at first ... and initially tried to stop him before realizing he was a player.
AB had 3 catches for 26 yards before leaving the game.
Of course, Brown missed several games this season ... after the NFL said he faked his COVID-19 vaccination card.
No word from the Bucs on what happened Sunday ... but this will certainly be addressed after the game.
Originally Published -- 1/2 12:47 PM PT