John Hamilton
jhamilton@post-gazette.com

March 10, 2019

After nine seasons in Pittsburgh, All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown is headed out of town. The team traded the seven-time Pro-Bowler to the Oakland Raiders, ending a months-long saga that began after Brown was benched for the last game of the 2018 season for skipping practices and team meetings.

Here’s how Post-Gazette photographers captured Brown’s time in Pittsburgh, from his over-the-top training camp arrivals to his spectacular catches.

Antonio Brown makes a 58-yard catch against the Ravens in the fourth quarter to set up a winning touchdown run, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2011, at Heinz Field. (Peter Diana/Post-Gazette)

Antonio Brown celebrates with running back James Conner after Conner’s touchdown against the Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, at Heinz Field. (Peter Diana/Post-Gazette)

Antonio Brown steps on the Browns' Spencer Lanning during a punt return, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, at Heinz Field. Brown was flagged for unnecessary roughness on the play. (Peter Diana/Post-Gazette)

Antonio Brown runs toward the end zone against the Falcons, Aug. 27, 2011, at Heinz Field. Brown was flagged for taunting on the play. (Peter Diana/Post-Gazette)

Antonio Brown uses his helmet to grab a touchdown pass against the Titans’ Logan Ryan in the fourth quarter, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)

Antonio Brown pretends to take photos of Ryan Shazier, left, and Cameron Heyward, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, at Heinz Field. (Peter Diana/Post-Gazette)

Antonio Brown celebrates with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger after pulling in the go-ahead touchdown against the Broncos in the fourth quarter, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)

(Peter Diana/Post-Gazette)

 

Antonio Brown is dragged down by the Falcons kicker Matt Bosher, Aug. 27, 2011, at Heinz Field. (Peter Diana/Post-Gazette)

Antonio Brown arrives at training camp in a custom Rolls Royce Phantom tricked out in Steelers colors, Saturday, July 25, 2015, at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. (Peter Diana/Post-Gazette)

Antonio Brown arrives at training camp in a 1931 Rolls Royce Phantom, Thursday, July 27, 2017, at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. His chauffeur is Jon Leimkuehlier. (Peter Diana/Post-Gazette)

Antonio Brown arrives at training camp on a helicopter, Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. (Steph Chambers/Post-Gazette)

Antonio Brown passes a defender as he runs for a touchdown against the Bengals in the fourth quarter, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)

Antonio Brown hugs running back James Conner, who is injured, after Brown’s touchdown against New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, at Heinz Field. (Steph Chambers/Post-Gazette)

Antonio Brown signs autographs prior to practice, Friday, July 31, 2015, at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. (Peter Diana/Post-Gazette)

Antonio Brown jokes with Ben Roethlisberger during evening practice, Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017, at Heinz Field. (Peter Diana/Post-Gazette)

Antonio Brown arrives in his Porsche, Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, at Heinz Field. He was cited for driving over 100 mph on McKnight Road in the car earlier that day.  (Peter Diana/Post-Gazette)

Oct. 14, 2018, in Cincinnati. (Peter Diana/Post-Gazette)

Oct. 1, 2018, in Baltimore. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)

Sept. 24, 2017, in Chicago. (Peter Diana/Post-Gazette)

Sept. 9, 2018, in Cleveland. (Peter Diana/Post-Gazette)

Antonio Brown reaches to score the winning touchdown against the Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)

Antonio Brown celebrates after scoring against the Bengals, Nov. 1, 2015, at Heinz Field. (Peter Diana/Post-Gazette)

Antonio Brown celebrates with the crowd after scoring, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, at Heinz Field. (Peter Diana/Post-Gazette)

Hines Ward, left, and Antonio Brown sit on the sidelines as confetti falls around them after losing Super Bowl XLV to the Packers, Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (Peter Diana/Post-Gazette)

Antonio Brown warms up before the start of the game against the Panthers, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)

Antonio Brown watches warmups before his last game as a Steeler, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, at Heinz Field. (Steph Chambers/Post-Gazette)

Antonio Brown leaps for the end zone as he scores a touchdown against the Buccaneers, Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. (Peter Diana/Post-Gazette)