Thread: Sources: Antonio Brown benched after he skipped practices

Steelers receiver Antonio Brown did not play in the season-ending game against the Cincinnati Bengals because he elected to sit out practice last week after a dispute with Ben Roethlisberger, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has learned.

Several sources said the Steelers’ decision to not play Brown against the Bengals had nothing to do with any type of knee injury.

The disagreement occurred Wednesday morning during a routine walk-through practice that precedes their regular afternoon practice on the South Side. Brown was disgusted and threw a football in Roethlisberger’s direction, several sources said.

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Incredible.

He did not attend Saturday’s walk-through practice and skipped the Saturday night meeting at the team hotel — the latest in missed meetings by the All-Pro receiver. Brown was never on the field for the start of the game against the Bengals and left Heinz Field at halftime, according to multiple sources.

According to several sources, Brown showed up at Heinz Field expecting to play against the Bengals. That surprised several players, including one who called the situation “embarrassing” and “the worst I’ve seen.” That player said the entire situation and the way it was handled affected his desire to play in the game.


Good lord.

Originally Posted by King87

He did not attend Saturday’s walk-through practice and skipped the Saturday night meeting at the team hotel — the latest in missed meetings by the All-Pro receiver. Brown was never on the field for the start of the game against the Bengals and left Heinz Field at halftime, according to multiple sources.

According to several sources, Brown showed up at Heinz Field expecting to play against the Bengals. That surprised several players, including one who called the situation “embarrassing” and “the worst I’ve seen.” That player said the entire situation and the way it was handled affected his desire to play in the game.


Good lord.

Wow. That's some serious diva shit. I have a feeling he might be playing elsewhere next year...

Originally Posted by Davii

Wow. That's some serious diva shit. I have a feeling he might be playing elsewhere next year...

There was a lull where corners became the divas and guys like DT, Julio Jones, Hopkins, Green, etc were the top WRs stars and the diva days of WR had chilled.

AB said NOPE!

Originally Posted by King87

He did not attend Saturday’s walk-through practice and skipped the Saturday night meeting at the team hotel — the latest in missed meetings by the All-Pro receiver. Brown was never on the field for the start of the game against the Bengals and left Heinz Field at halftime, according to multiple sources.

According to several sources, Brown showed up at Heinz Field expecting to play against the Bengals. That surprised several players, including one who called the situation “embarrassing” and “the worst I’ve seen.” That player said the entire situation and the way it was handled affected his desire to play in the game.


Good lord.

So the other player is upset both with Brown and the team? Pittsburgh has been a mess off the field this year.

Another in a long line of wr’s who find their way out of Pitt. Wallace, etc

Originally Posted by Al Wilson 4 Mayor

Another in a long line of wr’s who find their way out of Pitt. Wallace, etc

Emmanuel.

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

Emmanuel.

Right, I’m thinking of #1’s (Sanders was a 2 there). Brown will be the 3rd who leaves at the peak of his prime. So far the Steelers have been right each time.

If this is true, shouldn't the Steelers be penalized by the league for filing a false injury report?

Case Keenum and a conditional pick for AB.

You’re welcome.

I’d go get AB, Fournette, Hunt.

Bring it!

What’s Greg Hardy up to?

Originally Posted by Jaded

I’d go get AB, Fournette, Hunt.

Bring it!

What’s Greg Hardy up to?

Hardy is fighting in the UFC. He went from smacking ho’s to smacking bro’s.

Tomlin should have hit him in the wallet with a conduct detrimental to the team penalty. He knew this was going to leak anyways, hell AB leaked stuff himself from the locker room a few years ago. Guy is full of himself just like Terrell Owens or Keyshawn Johnson, and needs to be held accountable.

Originally Posted by Al Wilson 4 Mayor

Hardy is fighting in the UFC. He went from smacking ho’s to smacking bro’s.

Is he a bitch?