‘Because it really would be hilarious if, after all of Brown’s leveraging to get to a better situation, the Steelers sent him to one of the worst situations in the NFL.’
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‘Arrow’ pointing up for former Central Valley star WR Robert Foster
‘“He didn’t even leave town on the bye week because he was so focused on earning that opportunity, and we brought him back up. … From there, he just took off.”’
Antonio Brown sweepstakes is really starting to heat up
‘Rapoport also said in an on-air interview that the deal isn’t finalized, adding that Brown, who has three years left on his contract, has said in the past he would like a longer-term deal with whatever new team he joined.’
Just what do the Bills think they’re going to do with Antonio Brown?
‘Whether or not the deal goes through, Buffalo is a surprise entrant in the chase for Brown, one of the league’s very best receivers with one of the nation’s very worst mustaches. Washington, Oakland and Tennessee were the loudest suitors for Brown; the Jets had been rumored and inferred to be in the hunt, but ducked out of proceedings earlier this week.’
Bills are either ‘closing in’ on or ‘nowhere close’ to trade for Antonio Brown from Steelers
‘However, if the Bills did land Brown, he would provide an immediate boost to the NFL’s second-worst passing attack last season. Entering his second season, quarterback Josh Allen currently has a markedly inexperienced and unproven group of pass-catchers, led by wide receivers Zay Jones and Robert Foster.’
Antonio Brown headed to Buffalo Bills in trade with Pittsburgh Steelers, per report
‘The deal would also come well in advance of a March 17 deadline when the Steelers would have had to pay Brown a $2.5 million roster bonus.’
Buffalo Bills like direction of wide receiver Robert Foster’s ‘arrow’
‘“The drive that he showed — he didn’t even leave town on the bye week because he was so focused on earning an opportunity,” Beane said. “We brought him back up, and the very first play of the first game against the Jets, he makes a long one, and from there he just took off. And we got (quarterback) Josh (Allen) back, and those two really formed a nice partnership.”’
Bills GM shoots down reported trade for Antonio Brown, says team has ‘moved on’
‘”We inquired about Antonio Brown on Tuesday, and kept talks open with the Steelers,” Beane told ESPN. “We had positive discussions, but ultimately it didn’t make sense for either side. As great a player as Antonio Brown is, we have moved on and our focus is on free agency.”‘
Antonio Brown trade rumors: Conflicting reports emerge about potential Bills trade as free agency nears
‘Late Thursday night, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that the Steelers were “closing in on a deal” that would send Brown to the Bills. Rapoport later elaborated by saying “the deal is close to being done.” However, Brown immediately called the report “fake news” on Instagram. Not long after, The Buffalo News’ Vic Carucci refuted Rapoport’s report. Citing an NFL source, Carucci reported that “no deal is imminent” and that another league source called the trade “unlikely.”‘
Reports: Steelers Reaching Deal With Bills for Antonio Brown ‘Unlikely’
‘Shortly after news of Brown’s trade was reported by Rapoport, the wideout commented on an Instagram posted by the NFL about the trade saying the report was “fake news.”‘
Report: Steelers closing in on deal to send Antonio Brown to Bills
‘Despite a strong season on the field for Brown – the 30-year-old led the NFL with a single-season franchise record 15 touchdown receptions – the relationship between the player and club soured as the 2018 season came to an end. What began as rumblings of discontent quickly unravelled into a very public feud, with Brown venting his frustrations and opening up about clashes with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and head coach Mike Tomlin on social media and during television appearances.’
Antonio Brown instantly denies reported trade to Bills: ‘Fake news’
‘It’s unclear here if Brown knows something that hasn’t been made public or if he is in denial, but this story isn’t done yet.’
NFL trade rumors: Steelers deal sending Antonio Brown to Bills not done yet
‘He requested a trade last month after missing the Steelers’ final week of practice and sitting out the regular-season finale against the Bengals amid an alleged feud with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.’
Buffalo Bills Take On Huge Risks In Antonio Brown Trade
‘Despite Brown’s status as an elite receiver, several teams were perhaps scared off by his age (he will be 31 by the time the season begins), and by his erratic behavior.’
Bills inquired about an Antonio Brown trade, but have moved on
‘Our own Sal Capaccio confirms that the Bills and Steelers began engaging in trade discussions earlier this week, and that things moved fast and talks were positive. However, things just didn’t work out between the two clubs.’