The Pittsburgh Steelers and Antonio Brown want to reconcile, according
to sources. However, there is much work to be done for that to happen.
We may not have seen the last of Antonio Brown in a Pittsburgh
Steelers uniform. On Thursday, a source with knowledge of the situation told
FanSided that Brown and the Steelers want to reconcile their differences after
an ugly ending to the 2018 season.
Brown, 30, remains on an extremely team-friendly deal of
three years and $39 million. While tension spiraled between Brown and the team,
leading to him being inactive for the final game of the season, there’s mutual
interest in getting back on good terms. Head coach Mike Tomlin remains fond of
Brown and wants him back on the team, despite the five-time
All-Pro’s issues throughout the past season. Brown’s agent, Drew
Rosenhaus, did not return a message from FanSided seeking comment.
As for Brown, he has largely enjoyed his time with
Pittsburgh and likely realizes he won’t go to another team with as much
offensive talent as resides in the Steel City.
With Ben Roethlisberger nearing the end of his career, the
Steelers are hoping to smooth things over in order to have another run at a
championship.
Still, the unrest has opened up the possibility that the
Steelers will listen to offers that, in the past, would have been dismissed out
of hand. Pittsburgh believes it has an emerging superstar with impeccable
character in JuJu Smith-Schuster. Combined with its ability to develop
receivers better than any other team in football, moving Brown for a bounty of
draft picks isn’t out of the question.
On the field, Brown still put forth another fantastic year
despite all the drama. Brown totaled 104 catches for 1.297 yards and 15
touchdowns, earning him Pro Bowl honors for the sixth consecutive campaign.
With the new league year now beginning March 13, there’s
time for the relationship between Brown and the Steelers to either mend or fray
further. For now, though, both parties are interested in a future together.
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