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Last night, NFL insider Ian Rapoport dropped a bomb when he reported that Steelers wide receiver Martavis Bryant asked to be traded because he was unhappy with his role on the team.
Sources: #Steelers playmaking WR Martavis Bryant recently requested a trade. His teammates and coaches are well aware that he’s unhappy.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 16, 2017
In his first year back from a suspension, Martavis Bryant was integrated slowly into the offense. 2 catches today. Ready for a new start.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 16, 2017
Shortly after the report, Bryant tried to downplay the whole thing on Twitter.
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.
— Martavis Bryant (@martavis1212) October 16, 2017
Unfortunately for Bryant, his girlfriend blew up his spot and ripped the Steelers when the trade demand news started making the rounds.
Martavis Bryant's girlfriend tweeted this and deleted shortly after….. Now Martavis Bryant tweets this.
Confusing. pic.twitter.com/BBqmOB2p1l
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 16, 2017
When news of the trade request went public, the girlfriend of #Steelers WR Martavis Bryant explained on social media https://t.co/1AD0KY1uLT
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 16, 2017
Awkward.