Takes effect Week 1
Antonio Brown’s eight-game suspension takes effect Week 1, regardless of whether he’s on a roster — and could be extended if further violations are found related to an ongoing civil suit in Florida, per source.
So AB is sidelined at least through Week 8, and potentially longer (Tom Pelissero on Twitter)
Nerdy Football Analysis: Brown has made various retirement statements over the last year but we now have some clarity on his potential availability. A team may take a chance on him but giving his outstanding legal issues and suspension most fantasy owners can move on from him as a late-round dart throw.
