PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) - If you’re going by what Antonio Brown is saying on social media, it looks like he has moved on from the Steelers and Pittsburgh.
Early Tuesday afternoon, Brown tweeted, “Thank you SteelerNation for a big 9 years…time to move on and forward….. #NewDemands."
The tweet was accompanied by a video with some of his highlights with the Steelers.
Brown officially has requested a trade from the Steelers, according to ESPN. Last month, Steelers owner Art Rooney said they would not cut Brown, though a trade could be possible.
According to 94 WIP, Brown has three years remaining on his current deal, with base salaries of $12.6 million, $11.3 million and $12.5 million remaining. The Steelers would have to eat $21 million in dead money to trade Brown, but if they are open to it, that dead money won't impact his new team. Any team that makes a move for Brown would be landing him for a very reasonable $12.6 million next season with zero guaranteed for the rest of the deal.
Teams such as the San Francisco 49ers will be monitoring the situation closely. What about the Phildelphia Eagles? The New England Patriots?
Brown allegedly was involved in a domestic dispute last month with the mother of one of his children. The NFL said they are “looking into” that incident.
On Tuesday, per KDKA Newsradio, Brown was found guilty of reckless driving, stemming from an incident in Ross Township, Pa., in November. Brown paid over $400 in fines and fees and could have his license suspended for six months.