Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers need a star wide receiver if they want to become Super Bowl contenders. Last season, George Pickens never had a true No.2 teammate to help alleviate the coverage he faced.
The Steelers tried many formulas, and none were successful. At the start of the year, they thought it would be enough with Calvin Austin, Van Jefferson, Scotty Miller, and Roman Wilson. They made a big mistake.
Therefore, during the first days of November, Pittsburgh acquired Mike Williams in a trade with the New York Jets, hoping to boost Russell Wilson and his famous deep ball. Surprisingly, Williams was not a factor in the offense. That’s why, heading into 2025, they need a player with a bigger impact.
Will the Steelers sign a wide receiver?
The Steelers are interested in signing a wide receiver, and the list of available names heading into free agency is very attractive. Davante Adams, Chris Godwin, Tyler Lockett, Christian Kirk, DeAndre Hopkins, Hollywood Brown, Stefon Diggs, or Juju Smith-Schuster.
However, no one expected a star like DK Metcalf to be an option, but the player has requested a blockbuster trade from the Seahawks. Pittsburgh has become a strong candidate, but a report from Dianna Russini has confirmed that the price to pay would be very high.
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“The Seahawks are seeking a first and third round pick in exchange for the star receiver, league sources said. Those sources also said Metcalf is eyeing a new contract worth around $30 million per year. If teams want to acquire Seahawks WR DK Metcalf, they will need to sign him to a new contract on top of meeting Seattle’s current price.”
