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While Wilson and/or Fields can improve Pittsburgh’s quarterback play, there are still questions at receiver. The Steelers traded Diontae Johnson to get Jackson, and there isn’t much proven depth behind George Pickens.
The Steelers have Calvin Austin III, who has shown occasional flashes, and added Van Jefferson in free agency. They also used a third-round pick on former Michigan receiver Roman Wilson.
Yet, there isn’t a clear-cut No. 2 receiver on the roster, and Pittsburgh may look to remedy that in free agency or a trade.
“They’re going to add a wide receiver at some point between now and the trade deadline. That’s going to happen,” SportsLine’s Jason La Canfora told the In the Huddle podcast (h/t Noah Strackbein of FanNation).
With the free-agent receiver pool rapidly draining, a trade might be Pittsburgh’s best option. We’ve seen pass-catchers like Courtland Sutton and Brandon Aiyuk stage holdouts while seeking new contract extensions this offseason, so the opportunity to take a big swing may still exist.
Fortunately, Pittsburgh does have a strong backfield and a stellar tight end in Pat Freiermuth. The Steelers might get by, even if a player like Jefferson or Wilson doesn’t emerge as that steady second option. For now, though, receiver depth is a question mark.