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Report: Steelers 'Exploring' Trade Options With Antonio Brown, Door for 2019 Return Still Open

The Steelers are "exploring trade options" for wide receiver Antonio Brown, according to the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Both Pittsburgh and Brown are reportedly looking for a new home for the wideout, although Brown, "hasn’t closed the door on returning."

Heading to ATL for @SuperBowl, the future of #Steelers WR Antonio Brown remains the dominant non-SB story. Where things stand: While a fresh start is now the preferred outcome, the team has not yet given Brown & his agent permission to facilitate a trade. It’s in the team’s hands

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 27, 2019

The four-time All-Pro sat out the Steelers' season finale against the Bengals on Dec.