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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown has made it clear that he wants to move on from the team and place elsewhere. General manager Kevin Colbert says that he has been receiving calls regarding a trade for Brown.
#Steelers GM Kevin Colbert says on NFL Network that three teams have reached out about a potential Antonio Brown trade.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) February 22, 2019
The three teams as of right now that have inquired about Brown are unknown, but it's refreshing to see that the Steelers are now seemingly taking the necessary steps to move forward. Some teams connected to the Steelers in regards to acquiring Brown are the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers. Despite the reports, the Oakland Raiders have a good chance of getting Brown considering they have multiple first-round picks and need a playmaking wide receiver.
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The void Brown will leave behind is a significant one, but at this point, Brown and team owner Art Rooney II have agreed both parties will move on. Brown has been arguably the league's best receiver in the last five seasons. His numbers put him as the most efficient player at his position despite not leading the team in yards for the first time in quite some years.
Brown's criticism and dysfunction with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is well documented in recent weeks. Unfortunately, it appears to be the inevitable downfall of arguably one of the most electric offense in the league in recent years. Since the Steelers are presumably losing Le'Veon Bell as well as Brown, this could mark the end of days for a team that could have been elite for years to come.
The Steelers offense just last season was fully intact, and everything looked promising for the team, but conflicting personalities and various disputes would presumably be the downfall of the team.
