The NFLPA put out a report this week with a list of the top players in the NFL in terms of merchandise sales. Thanks to the reach of Steeler Nation, the Pittsburgh Steelers are typically well represented and 2019 is no different. The highest-ranked Steeler on the list is wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster who checked in at No. 10.
But most surprising might be that former Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown, who isn’t currently on a team is No. 28. He came in well ahead of linebacker T.J. Watt (No. 43) and running back James Conner (No. 45).
Brown had a brief stint with the Oakland Raiders after being traded there in the offseason. He then maneuvered an intentional release by the Raiders only to sign with the New England Patriots. But this was shortlived as the Patriots realized Brown was more trouble than he was worth and released him after one game.
It’s remarkable despite his best efforts to do everything wrong, how many fans Brown still has.
