In Instagram post, Antonio Brown says he’s sorry … again

Antonio Brown is sorry … again.

At least that’s what a post on the former Steelers, Raiders and Patriots wide receiver’s verified Instagram account says.

Brown, who is being investigated by the NFL in the wake of sexual assault allegations, took to Instagram on Friday afternoon, apologizing for what he called “inexcusable” behavior during his playing days.

“Over the years I was met with challenges and I can honestly say I didn’t handle those challenges in the manner that I should have,” Brown says in the post. “Over the past few weeks I’ve had the opportunity to think about everything that’s transpired and I am deeply sorry to all who I’ve offended.”

He included a photo of himself wearing a Steelers jersey with the post.

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First and foremost, I’d like to apologize to my family, friends and anyone who I offended. I never once meant to make anyone feel like I wasn’t thankful and appreciative of the opportunity that I was afforded to play the game I love. I’ve worked hard over the years to earn a chance to compete in the greatest game on earth. Over the years I was met with challenges and I can honestly say I didn’t handle those challenges in the manner that I should have. Over the past few weeks I’ve had the opportunity to think about everything that’s transpired and I am deeply sorry to all who I’ve offended. While my behavior was inexcusable, sometimes when people are coming at you with false information and allegations, we handle ourselves in ways that we sometimes regret. I do take full responsibility for my actions and I’m working everyday to repair what I broke. I do know that if I’m ever given the opportunity to play the game that I love, I’m going to work extremely hard to show the world how much I appreciate another chance. To the organizations that I offended, I offer my sincere apology to you and my hope is that you forgive me and help me move on from this minor setback. I look forward to competing and helping a team reach their goals.

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Brown has been clamoring to get back into the NFL since the Patriots released him in September. In November, Brown apologized to Patriots owner Robert Kraft and the team for the “bad media and the drama.”

He called the turmoil surrounding him a “minor setback.”

The apology is in stark contrast to Brown’s usual social media behavior, when he has lashed out at his previous teams and celebrated when the Raiders released him in September in what appeared to be a staged fashion.