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Antonio Browns Explains Why He Requested A Trade From Steelers

Former Pittsburgh Steelers WR Antonio Brown ran himself out of town with a trade request following the 2018 season, getting traded to the then-Oakland Raiders for a third-round pick that turned into Diontae Johnson. During an appearance on Cam Capone News, Brown explained that he requested a trade because he felt it gave him the best chance to win a Super Bowl.

“I just felt like at some point in your career, you want to win a Super Bowl. And for me, I was just trying to put myself in the best scenario to accomplish. And I did.