Pittsburgh Steelers Win
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.
Pittsburgh Steelers Received
- pick 2019 3rd round pick (66th overall, Diontae Johnson ) and 2019 5th round pick (141st overall, Zach Gentry )
Las Vegas Oakland Raiders Received
- player Antonio Brown
Trade Summary
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.
Trade Analysis
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. Las Vegas/Oakland Raiders received Antonio Brown and gave up 2019 3rd round pick (66th overall, Diontae Johnson) and 2019 5th round pick (141st overall, Zach Gentry). The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.