Antonio Brown

Antonio Brown has requested a trade from the Steelers, according to Adam Schefter. He also tweeted out a thank you to Steelers fans, stating that it was "time to move on and forward."

Fantasy Impact

There were obviously doubts that Brown would be back with the Steelers, and this development certainly seems to suggest that he will be on the move one way or another. There's still plenty of time for a reconciliation, but if you own Brown in a dynasty league, expect a change of team, and a likely drop in value, prior to the 2019 season.

Antonio Brown was reportedly involved in a domestic dispute in January. He was not arrested, according to reports.

Fantasy Impact

In a statement to ESPN, Brown's attorney said "The allegations are baseless and false." More info isn't going to come out from the police until more info is gathered, and there's no clear timeframe on that. It's already been an eventful offseason for Brown, one of the game's top WRs. For a player that's been one of the most consistent in the league of late, there is a lot up in the air for 2019 already and it's only early February.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Antonio Brown hasn't closed the door on returning to play for Pittsburgh in 2019.

Fantasy Impact

Brown is reportedly keeping a "steady dialogue" with some in the organization he's close with. He's been adamant about demanding a trade this off-season so it's tough to know what to make of this report. Brown has been connected to the 49ers among other teams.

According to Jerry Rice in a radio interview Antonio Brown "really badly" wants to play for the 49ers next season.

Fantasy Impact

So far the Broncos, 49ers, Jets, and Colts have been linked to the all-world wideout. San Francisco would be a great landing spot for his fantasy value, but the 30-year-old will be a WR1 wherever he plays next season.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports the Broncos might be making a run at Antonio Brown of the Steelers.

Fantasy Impact

Rapoport adds the Colts, Jets, and 49ers are also expected to have interest in trading for the star wideout. Pittsburgh would take a big cap hit even if they trade Brown, but they've recently suggested they're willing to do that. It's unclear what his trade market would be. The best receiver of this generation turns 31 in July.