Pittsburgh Steelers
Antonio Brown - #84 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 10"/ 186 lbs. |
| Birthday | 07/10/1988 |
| Birthplace | Miami, FL |
| College | Central Michigan |
| Years played | 4 |
| Drafted | 2010, 6th round, 26th pick by Steelers |
Steelers reach breaking point with Holmes
Apparently tired of WR Santonio Holmes' off-field problems, the Steelers took drastic action, trading him to the Jets for a fifth-round pick.
Steelers QB Roethlisberger will not be charged
Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger will not be charged in connection with an alleged sexual assault, Ocmulgee (Ga.) Judicial Circuit district attorney Fred Bright announced Monday.
Holmes receives four-game suspension
The league confirmed reports that WR Santonio Holmes will be suspended for the first four regular-season games in 2010.
Jets acquire WR Holmes from Steelers
The Jets have acquired WR Santonio Holmes from the Steelers for a fifth-round pick in next week's draft, Jets owner Woody Johnson confirmed Monday, just as the NFL announced a four-game suspension for Holmes.
Report: District attorney won't file charges against Roethlisberger
ESPN is reporting that a Georgia district attorney has decided not to file charges against Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger in a sexual assault case involving a 20-year-old college student.
Man takes responsibility in case involving Steelers' Holmes
A man has taken responsibility for throwing a glass at a woman in an Orlando, Fla., nightclub, according to the attorney for Steelers WR Santonio Holmes, who was originally charged in the case.
Police reopen assault case against Holmes
Orlando, Fla., police have reopened an assault case involving Steelers WR Santonio Holmes, stemming from an incident at an Orlando nightclub March 7.
Will off-field issues cost Roethlisberger games?
Questions are being raised about whether Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger will miss any games this season because of his off-field issues.
Steelers bolster QB depth, re-sign Batch
The Steelers re-signed reserve QB Charlie Batch to a two-year contract on Friday. Terms were not disclosed.
Goodell will meet with Roethlisberger
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, speaking at the owners' meetings in Orlando, Fla., on Monday, said he will meet with Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger at the "appropriate time" regarding sexual-assault allegations levied against Pittsburgh's starting quarterback, according to multiple media ...
Tomlin: 'Highly concerned' about Roethlisberger
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin told the NFL Network he's worried about his quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger, facing sexual-assault allegations but is reserving judgment for now.
Foote signing could pay dividends for Steelers
The Steelers significantly improved their LB depth when they re-signed Larry Foote to a three-year deal on March 15.
Steelers sign LB Foote
The Steelers signed LB Larry Foote on Monday, according to NFL.com. Foote, a key part of two Super Bowl-winning defenses for Pittsburgh, signed a three-year, $9.3 million deal with a $1.8 million singing bonus, according to the ...
Signings of Battle, Randle El could spell trouble for Sweed
The Steelers strengthened their WR depth in the early stages of free agency, signing 49ers WR Arnaz Battle and ex-Redskins WR Antwaan Randle El on March 8. The signings call into question where, or whether, third-year WR Limas Sweed fits ...
Reports: Steelers re-sign Clark, bring back Randle El
The Steelers have re-signed FS Ryan Clark to a four-year contract, National Football Post and Fox 31 in Denver reported Monday. Also, ex-Redskins WR Antwaan Randle El will return for a second stint in Pittsburgh, agreeing to a three-year deal ...
PLAYER NEWS
Brown finished with five catches for 97 yards and a touchdown for the Steelers in their loss to the Bengals on Sunday.|||||||
It was a season high in yards for Brown, who has now caught a TD pass in three straight games.
Brown was active for Sunday's game against BAltimore.|||||||
Brown had missed the last three games after injuring his ankle in a victory over the New York Giants on Nov. 4.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed wide receiver Antonio Brown to a five-year extension that will keep him with the team through the 2017 season. Terms of the new deal announced Friday were not disclosed.|||||||
Brown, set to begin his third year in the league, was selected by Pittsburgh in the sixth round of the 2010 draft. He has totaled 85 receptions for 1,275 yards with two touchdowns in two seasons with the Steelers. Last year, he was second on the team with 69 receptions for 1,108 yards and and also had 1,062 return yards, becoming the first player in NFL history with 1,000 yards in both. He also earned a trip to the Pro Bowl as a kick returner.
Brown had six receptions for 90 yards as Pittsburgh hobbled into the postseason with a wind-whipped 13-9 win Sunday over Cleveland.|||||||
Brown was 15th in the NFL with 1,108 yards through the air.
In his second career start, Brown had a career-high 151 yards and scored the clinching touchdown in a 14-3 victory over Cleveland on Thursday night.|||||||
Most of Brown's yards came on that 79-yard score from Ben Roethlisberger with 2:42 remaining. He has 663 of his 925 yards over the last seven games.