Antonio Brown made it clear this week that he has no intention of playing for the Steelers in 2019, but the team will first need to find a trade partner that is willing to offer fair value for the star receiver. Las Vegas oddsmakers expect that to happen at some point this offseason.
Sports gambling website BetOnline.AG has released odds for which team Brown will be with to start next season, and a handful of teams are believed to be in the running for him. Topping the list is the Cardinals, followed closely by the Packers, Dolphins, Raiders and 49ers.
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The Cardinals have a new offensive-minded coach in place in Kliff Kingsbury, and one of the best players in franchise history has already begun recruiting Brown. That could help explain why they are currently considered the favorite.
It could be a while before Pittsburgh finds a suitable deal for Brown, as the All-Pro has probably decreased his own trade value by publicly bidding farewell to the team. Interested teams know Brown could refuse to play for the Steelers in 2019, so they may try to low-ball them with offers.
The Steelers have apparently already decided which teams they will not trade Brown to, but they are definitely fielding offers.
