Steelers WR Bryant seems to shut down trade request

Oct 16, 2017 - 5:49 PM Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Martavis Bryant reportedly requested a trade recently, but he seemed to shut down those reports.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported late Sunday that sources informed him of Bryant's trade request, adding that Steelers teammates and coaches are well aware that the receiver is unhappy.

Bryant posted Sunday night on Twitter that he is happy to be in Pittsburgh.

"Big win today and tomorrow right back to work tomorrow I am happy to be a steeler and can't wait to reach number 7 this year," Bryant tweeted hours after the Steelers' 19-13 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.

Bryant spoke with Steelers coaches ahead of last week's game, asking to be more involved in the offense, according to ESPN. Early indications are the Steelers do not plan to trade Bryant, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

Bryant, 25, missed the entire 2016 season due to a suspension by the NFL for multiple drug violations under the substance-abuse policy. He has 17 catches for 231 yards and one touchdown in six games this season.

Bryant has 93 career receptions for 1,545 yards and 15 touchdowns in 27 regular-season games since being drafted in the fourth round in 2014. On Sunday, he had two catches for 27 yards.