The Facts: Following up on a previous item. ... The Bills neared a trade last night for Brown, who would not commit to showing up in Buffalo. The organization did speak with agent Drew Rosenhaus. This morning, Buffalo says they are out, amid uncertainty. Steelers are square one again.

Diehards Line: Bills General Manager Brandon Beane confirmed the story. “We inquired about Antonio Brown on Tuesday, and kept talks open with the Steelers,” Beane said, via Adam Schefter of ESPN. “We had positive discussions, but ultimately it didn’t make sense for either side. As great a player as Antonio Brown is, we have moved on and our focus is on free agency. ..." And now the rest of us will do the same as we continue to await the outcome.