Reports: Patriots Tried To Trade For AB In March, Steelers Wouldn't Allow It

PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) -- The New England Patriots tried to trade for Antonio Brown in March, new reports are stating Sunday.

NFL Insider Adam Schefter tweeted out Sunday that the Patriots made a move for Brown in March but the Steelers did not want to trade him to a rival team.

Patriots tried to trade for Antonio Brown in March, but Steelers did not want to trade him to a rival. So instead of having to give up a pick or picks for him in March, Patriots get Brown without having to compensate another team in September.

According to Chris Mortensen of ESPN, the Patriots offered a first-round pick to the Steelers, but the Steelers declined. 

Reports are stating that Brown will be in New England for Sunday night's game against the Steelers, and will watch as his former team takes on his new team.

Brown is not eligible to play in Sunday night's game and cannot be with the team in an official capacity until Monday.