Report: Steelers expected to consider trade offers for Antonio Brown

The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to consider trade offers for wide receiver Antonio Brown prior to the start of free agency, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.

The trade would save $1 million in salary cap space and create $15 million in cash savings, according to the report.

Reports surfaced about Brown wanting to be traded earlier this week.

Brown has been the focus of several off-the-field issues this season, including this past weekend when he didn't play in the finale against the Bengals.

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An unflattering report Monday said Brown sat out not because of his knee, but rather because of a rift with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

In his weekly radio show, Roethlisberger said Tuesday there were no serious issues between him and Brown, according to WPXI news partner TribLIVE.

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