Report: Trade talk for Steelers WR Antonio Brown is heating up

It sounds like the Pittsburgh Steelers might be able to get wide receiver Antonio Brown traded sooner rather than later. According to NFL reporters Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport, interest in the eccentric wideout has really picked up steam and Schefter is reporting a deal is expected to be in place by Friday.

The Antonio Brown sweepstakes are heating up: Sources say the #Steelers have begun telling teams that this is moving quickly and to give their best offers ASAP. This could wrap up soon. 3 new teams have jumped in the last 48 hours. Meanwhile, #Jets, #AZCardinals are out.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 6, 2019

Teams that have spoken to the Steelers about a potential Antonio Brown trade have been told that a deal is expected to be in place by Friday, per league sources.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 6, 2019

Several teams have reportedly shown significant interest in trading for Brown, including the Oakland Raiders. It makes sense for the Raiders to be interested in him, considering they have three first-round picks to use in a potential deal.

Rapoport is also reporting the New York Jets and Arizona Cardinals have pulled out of the bidding. Having teams showing a strong interest is a great thing for the Steelers because that has to help with the asking price.

For all the odd behavior Brown has shown, he’s still one of the best wide receivers in the NFL and fans should be hopeful Pittsburgh can find a way to get a first-round pick for him in a trade. That way they can move forward with a fresh start.