NFL News: Mike Tomlin and Steelers might have lost their chance to make blockbuster trade for star wide receiver

Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers still have room in the salary cap to pull off a surprise. Thanks to Aaron Rodgers signing an affordable contract and T.J. Watt’s extension hitting the cap strongly until 2026, general manager Omar Khan might be looking for a wide receiver to play alongside DK Metcalf.

It’s important to remember that the Steelers lost George Pickens in a trade with the Dallas Cowboys and, despite the arrival of Metcalf, another key name could be the final boost for this offense.

Even though there aren’t many free agents available, there’s still a chance for a shocking trade. If Pittsburgh truly wants to compete for the Super Bowl, they can’t give up on acquiring a wide receiver.

Who did the Steelers trade for?

After the Steelers traded for Jonnu Smith and Jalen Ramsey, Terry McLaurin emerged as a potential option if the Commanders didn’t give him a contract extension.

Although negotiations haven’t progressed in the last few weeks, a report by Jeremy Fowler confirmed that Pittsburgh won’t have a chance, as Dan Quinn wants to keep McLaurin in Washington.

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“The WR market just jumped into the $30 million range. My sense is Terry McLaurin feels Washington hasn’t been really willing to acknowledge that. So, if they’re not, it’s almost like he’s taking a pay decrease because he’s a year away from free agency. Cooler head should prevail. They want McLaurin there. That was made clear to me from a source of the team.”