The Pittsburgh Steelers have had an eventful offseason in 2025, and the fan base has finally been able to catch a glimpse of what the team might look like throughout training camp and the team's first preseason game. Pittsburgh will be relying on its defense as usual, but hopefully the passing game looks a little better than it has in years past with Aaron Rodgers under center. Other factors will play a part in that, such as the offensive line and the receivers, and both of those areas are spots where the fan base is not too confident.
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Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and wide receiver DK Metcalf smile as they talk during training camp in Latrobe, PA.
DK Metcalf is the top wide receiver for Pittsburgh, but behind him, there are some question marks. Calvin Austin III proved he can be a reliable target during the 2024 season, but he is currently dealing with an abdominal injury. Roman Wilson is another player who the coaching staff might not know what to expect, especially after missing basically his entire rookie year in 2024. Other wideouts in the room include Robert Woods, Scotty Miller, and Ben Skowronek.
Woods hasn't made much noise throughout training camp, and Skowronek is reliable, but is mainly known for his special teams play. Miller is on the fringe of the roster and seems to be one of Rodgers' favorites, but according to insider Mark Kaboly on the most recent episode of Kaboly + Mack, the organization will likely be looking to add at wide receiver in the near future.
"I don't think any time within the next week, but something might be coming down the pike here," Kaboly said. "I'll put it this way, I would not be shocked within the next 10 to 12 days that they add a receiver. I was under the impression that they're just gonna play it out like they were right now. We have Wilson, Austin III, we're going with that. I was pretty much sure of that. I don't know if I'm as sure of that anymore."
Wilson played well in his first preseason action against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but with Austin's injury, the team would probably feel better bringing another weapon in. This could be a veteran free agent, or the organization could wait until other teams around the league cut down their rosters and sign a wide receiver that way.
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Former Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. sets up at the line of scrimmage as his team competes in Super Bowl LVI.
One veteran wide receiver that could be on Pittsburgh's watch-list is Odell Beckham Jr. The wide receiver denied retirement rumors on Tuesday, and he seems to be looking to play in 2025. He also mentioned recently that he has spoken to Rodgers. There are some other veterans available on the open market, including both Amari Cooper and Gabe Davis. Pittsburgh has already brought Davis in for a visit, but he left without a deal. Some have speculated that he was not fully recovered from his meniscus injury, which could mean he might be an option further down the road.
Steelers Fans Should Keep Their Eyes On Various Receiver Rooms Around The League
One team that the Steelers could look to steal a wide receiver from is the New England Patriots. It does not seem like second-year wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk is going to make the final roster, especially since he is playing under a different head coach versus the one that drafted him. It is completely reasonable to think that either Polk, Kendrick Bourne, or Kayshon Boutte could be on the chopping block. If that is the case, Pittsburgh could swoop in and try to pick up whoever is let go.
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Patriots' Ja'Lynn Polk during offseason workouts in 2025.
Another team to keep an eye on is the Green Bay Packers, although that wide receiver room is extremely beat up with injuries right now and it is hard to project who will be on the final roster.
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