The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly wanting a whole lot of value when it comes to possible trading star wide receiver Antonio Brown.
There has been no shortage of drama within the franchise over the past several months, and that has the Steelers in a very interesting spot heading into the offseason.
And, with rumors swirling that Pittsburgh could actually make a deal and send Brown elsewhere, that has many wondering what the Steelers would want in return.
From Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports:
With owner Art Rooney II declaring he was prepared to move disgruntled receiver Antonio Brown, the Steelers front office is beginning initial preparation into a potential blockbuster trade, sources said, one that team officials anticipate includes a first-round pick.
With the Cowboys dealing a first-round pick for Amari Cooper in-season, and with Brown's salary a bargain the final three years of his contract ($39M total in that span at a time when top receivers are pushing $18M per season), it is a very easy contract to deal and, as previously reported, the Steelers believe they can easily offset the $21M salary cap hit attached to any trade of the perennial All Pro.
Getting a first-round pick certainly makes sense, especially when you're possibly set to trade away one of the cornerstones of your franchise.
There are still no guarantees that Brown will be traded, but it's clear that the Steelers are preparing to do what they need to do when it comes to figuring out a possible solution that will make both Brown and the franchise happy.
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