Antonio Brown Trade Rumors: Buffalo Bills Out Of Race, Joining New Orleans Saints, Tennessee Titans

Antonio Brown Steelers Bills — Antonio Brown #84 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs with the ball after a catch against the Buffalo Bills during the second half at New Era Field on December 11, 2016 in Orchard Park, New York. Brett Carlsen/Getty Images

After it looked like the Pittsburgh Steelers had found a home for Antonio Brown, the wide receiver remains available. Trade talks between Pittsburgh and the Buffalo Bills ultimately fell through, adding another potential destination to the list of teams that are out of the race for the Pro Bowler.

According to multiple reports, a potential deal fell through because Brown indicated he didn’t want to play in Buffalo. The Bills acknowledged their pursuit of Brown, claiming they are no longer trying to make a trade.

“We inquired about Antonio Brown on Tuesday, and kept talks open with the Steelers,” Bills’ general manager Brandon Beane said in a statement Friday morning. “We had positive discussions, but ultimately it didn’t make sense for either side. As great a player as Antonio Brown is, we have moved on and our focus is on free agency.”

From @gmfb: The #Bills neared a trade last night for WR Antonio Brown, who would not commit to showing up in Buffalo. The organization did speak with agent Drew Rosenhaus. This morning, Buffalo says they are out, amid uncertainty. Steelers are square one again. pic.twitter.com/d4suLfaVWP
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 8, 2019

Some wondered about the #Packers. They were never in it. Many teams are out. Where, exactly, does this go? https://t.co/UmBS4eoQ3N
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 8, 2019

Redskins sources also share they are not in the Antonio Brown sweepstakes.
One Gruden brother out...
— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) March 7, 2019

While the Steelers want to deal Antonio Brown before the start of free agency, preferably by tomorrow, more sources have shared tonight they are out. Add the Saints and Titans to the "out" list.
— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) March 7, 2019

The news comes less than 24 hours after a few other suitors reportedly stopped seeking a trade for Brown. The New Orleans Saints and Tennessee Titans won’t make a trade with Pittsburgh, eliminating two more possible landing spots.

The New York Jets have reportedly been out of the Antonio Brown Sweepstakes. The Arizona Cardinals and Denver Broncos were once thought to be possible trade partners for Pittsburgh, but that no longer seems to be the case.

The Steelers had reportedly been hoping to agree to a deal by the weekend. That possibility is looking less likely on Friday morning.

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