It’s no secret that the Pittsburgh Steelers have been in search of methods to improve their extensive receiver room. After failed makes an attempt to amass Brandon Aiyuk and Davante Adams, they’re clearly on the hunt. That’s not anticipated to cease with simply two and a half weeks till the commerce deadline.
In line with Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports activities, the Steelers are positively nonetheless trying round for assist.
“Sources imagine the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers will likely be most aggressive in including one other receiver earlier than the deadline will get right here,” Jones wrote. “…Pittsburgh believes Russell Wilson has returned to type from just a few years in the past, and the hope is he can function Arthur Smith’s offense extra effectively whereas opening up the vertical passing sport. Coupling an improved offense with a stingy protection, Pittsburgh believes it’s a contender within the AFC this yr.”
He additionally famous the Chiefs are going to be among the many groups aggressively pursuing WR assist. That may doubtless imply that the Steelers could have competitors in any commerce they try to execute, probably driving the worth up.
The most important curiosity proper now’s New York Jets WR Mike Williams. He signed with the staff this offseason, however hasn’t had an important begin to the season and Davante Adams made that room crowded. Studies point out the Jets will likely be seeking to commerce him, and the Steelers have been linked by credible studies during the last week. The Jets clearly weren’t going to commerce the Steelers a participant to then flip round and play in opposition to them, so maybe there will likely be motion subsequent week on that entrance.
Adam Schefter not too long ago listed a number of names that he expects to be talked about on the commerce market through ESPN’s Get Up and that included eight extensive receivers.
It isn’t probably the most thrilling listing, and cap house must be a consideration for a few of them. After all there is also names not listed right here that develop into out there relying on the outcomes of the following two weeks.
The Athletic’s insider, Dianna Russini, listed WR Deebo Samuel as a reputation to observe earlier than the deadline. The San Francisco 49ers might use some cap reduction and their WR room is loaded up, particularly with Ricky Pearsall lastly returning into the fold after a gunshot wound.
The commerce deadline will happen through the Steelers’ bye week on Nov. 5.
Aside from George Pickens, the extensive receivers have mixed for 20 receptions on 32 targets for 260 yards and a landing. That’s simply 3.3 receptions on 5.3 targets for 43.3 yards per sport. That may be mediocre manufacturing for a No. 2 extensive receiver, not to mention your complete receiving corps not named Pickens.
Roman Wilson lastly bought a helmet on sport day final week, however he solely bought 5 snaps. Now he’s questionable for Sunday with an ankle damage. It’s starting to appear to be he won’t be a contributor this season, which implies they will need assistance on the commerce market.
