Martavis Bryant‘s tenure in Pittsburgh has come to an end. The Steelers announced that they have traded the wideout to the Raiders for a third-round pick (No. 79).
The 2014 fourth-round pick had spent his entire four-year career with the organization. His tenure was tumultuous, as he missed the entire 2016 season for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy. The 26-year-old has shown flashes of brilliance during his brief career, including a rookie campaign where he caught eight touchdowns. He had another solid season in 2017, catching 50 passes for 603 yards and three touchdowns.
Unfortunately for Bryant, a trade doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll see a bigger role. Rather, the wideout will slot in behind Amari Cooper and Jordy Nelson on the Raiders’ depth chart, and he’ll compete with Seth Roberts to be the team’s third wideout.
Good value for Bryant. One less distraction to deal with.
Agree. He has under-achieved and they got a third rounder for him. They can draft a solid replacement there.
He’s a prototypical Raider. Good riddance.
He’s also an amazingly talented wide receiver. If he can stay on the field, the year off might have extended his career. Better stay away from the weed though.
Sure they have better weed in Oakland. He will be happy
One more failed test and this chucklehead is banned forever. Did Al Davis’ ghost make this trade? Good value for the Steelers.
Wish the Ravens went after him instead of Willie Snead. But I doubt Pittsburgh wanted to deal him to their biggest rivals.