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Report: Brown will participate in camp, hopes to have new deal by Week 1

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Antonio Brown's search for a new contract won't keep him from taking part in training camp on time this summer.

Hopeful that he'll be taken care of prior to the regular season, the superstar wide receiver will report with the rest of his Pittsburgh Steelers teammates Thursday, sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Brown being in attendance for summer practices allows the Steelers to avoid what would have been yet another major distraction.

With Martavis Bryant suspended for the entire season, and Le'Veon Bell reportedly facing a four-game ban of his own, Brown will be forced to take on an even more extensive role in helping an explosive Pittsburgh offense reach its potential.

Though staying away from camp certainly would have put pressure on Steelers brass, the 28-year-old has all the necessary leverage to land himself a new deal as the NFL's highest-paid wide receiver.

Brown has racked up an incredible 375 catches for 5,031 yards and 31 touchdowns over the past three Pro Bowl years. His 136 receptions last season came up just seven short of Marvin Harrison's all-time single-season record.

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