Report: Steelers, Antonio Brown have discussed new contract
The Pittsburgh Steelers and wide receiver Antonio Brown have reportedly discussed a new contract.
Brown, who is making just $6.25 million despite an NFL-record 265 catches over the last two seasons, has reportedly been the subject of contract discussions between agent Drew Rosenhaus and general manager Kevin Colbert, a source told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
Brown said Sunday that he wanted a new contract, though he wouldn’t hold out over it.
“You have to take care of your guys,” Brown said. “If a guy underperforms, you get rid of him. If a guy overperforms, you take care of him.”
Brown emphasized that the Steelers have been “first class” to him, so things don’t sound like they’re going to get ugly.
The star receiver said last week that he felt confident about Pittsburgh renegotiating his deal. It sounds like there is a willingness to do just that.
