The Facts: According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Steelers and representatives for Brown are making significant progress toward a big-money contract extension.

Diehards Line: Rapoport added the goal of both sides is to have a deal in place by the start of free agency on March 9. Brown, 28, is of the NFL’s best wide receivers and has caught over 100 passes in each of the last four seasons. He had 1,284 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns last season. ... We'll be watching for more on this one.