Antonio Brown, Steelers agree to part ways
After meeting with team president Art Rooney II on Tuesday, Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Antonio Brown announced on Twitter that both sides have decided to part ways.
“Had a great meeting with Mr. Rooney today we discussed a lot of things and we cleared the air on several issues! We both agreed that it is time to move on but I’ll always have appreciation and gratitude towards the Rooney family and @steelers organization! #CallGod #Boomin,” Brown tweeted.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Brown’s agent Drew Rosenhaus and Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert and vice president Omar Kahn joined the meeting.
Brown also posted an Instagram video directed at NFL teams interested in acquiring his services, saying he won’t play without guaranteed money. Brown, 30, is due a $2.5 million roster bonus on March 17. Pittsburgh can avoid payment by releasing or trading the seventime Pro Bowl selection before that date.
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