Steelers Sign Antonio Brown To Five-Year Contract

PITTSBURGH (CBS SPORTS) - Antonio Brown is arguably the league's best receiver. Now, he's going to get paid like it.

On Monday, the Steelers signed Brown to a new five-year contract, which will keep him in Pittsburgh through the 2021 season. Browns' contract was set to expire after the 2017 season, so this can also be viewed as a four-year extension. According to CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora, the deal is worth nearly $73 million. 

So, Brown and his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, are understandably excited:

Brown is now the NFL's highest-paid receiver. Bengals receiver A.J. Green led the league with $15 million per season, but Browns' four-year extension means he's getting $17 million per season.

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