Antonio Brown left the game mid-event in question primarily due to a combination of on-field frustration and being taken out after reaching a snap count. Reports from that moment indicate he was dealing with an ankle issue and had been playing on a limited snap total. When he was asked to re-enter the game after a sideline discussion, he reportedly refused, and the coach removed him from the game to rest for the playoffs. He then removed his gear and walked off the field, which led to the notable mid-game departure. The exact personal reasons behind his decision are not publicly detailed beyond the public accounts of the sideline confrontation and the team’s decision to bench him for that game segment.
