Report: Brown trade expected by Friday; Jets, Cardinals out of mix

Things are moving quickly in the Antonio Brown sweepstakes as a deal for the All-Pro wide receiver is expected to be in place by Friday, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are now asking potential trade partners for their best offers, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports, as Brown is due a $2.5-million roster bonus by March 17.

Three new teams have entered the fray within the last 48 hours, while the New York Jets and Arizona Cardinals are no longer pursuing Brown, Rapoport adds.

It was previously reported that the Denver Broncos have no interest in Brown and, as of Thursday, the San Francisco 49ers had not spoken to the Steelers about a trade. The Oakland Raiders, Tennessee Titans, and Washington Redskins were previously identified as interested parties.

The Steelers are looking to accommodate Brown's trade request but have said they will only do so if they net reasonable compensation.