Antonio Brown

Summary: Pittsburgh moved on from disruptive receiver Antonio Brown, receiving a third-round pick and a fifth in return from Oakland. The third-round pick became Diontae Johnson, who developed into a productive starter. Analysis: Diontae Johnson (#66) became a legitimate starter and chain-mover for Pittsburgh, ultimately a 1,000-yard receiver in multiple seasons. The fifth-round pick (Zach Gentry) contributed as a backup tight end. Oakland overpaid given Antonio Brown's deteriorating off-field situation — he was released before playing a single game for the Raiders. Pittsburgh exited a toxic situation and still got genuine on-field value. B+ is appropriate.

Summary: Pittsburgh sent a fifth-round pick to Arizona and received Bryant McFadden and a sixth-round pick. The sixth was used on Antonio Brown, who became the dominant receiver of his era. Analysis: Antonio Brown (#195 overall) became a seven-time Pro Bowler, four-time All-Pro, and arguably the most dominant receiver of the 2010s, accumulating over 11,000 receiving yards in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh essentially acquired the greatest receiver in franchise history for a net cost of a fifth-round pick, while McFadden provided solid depth at cornerback. This is an A+ trade — one of the greatest late-round steals in NFL history. Upgraded from B+.