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Martavis Bryant appears to be fed up with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Yesterday, the Steelers star wide receiver lashed out on the team on Instagram while also declaring that he was better than teammate JuJu Smith-Schuster.
So Martavis Bryant does want to be traded…🤔🤔 #NFL #steelers pic.twitter.com/pRbOq9nkut
— Matt Frasco (@MattFrasco) October 23, 2017
Today. it’s being reported that Bryant didn’t show up to the team’s mandatory meeting after calling in sick.
Martavis Bryant did not show up for required steelers meetings monday. "Called in sick" one teammate said
— Ed Bouchette (@EdBouchette) October 23, 2017
A few weeks ago it was rumored that Bryant had demanded a trade from the Steelers because he doesn’t like the way he’s being utilized by the team.
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
Bryant to squash the rumors but it looks like he’s now forcing the team’s hand.