Brand New Trade Target At WR Identified For The Steelers: "It Would Not Surprise Me"

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been a team that has been connected to every potentially available wide receiver in the NFL over the last several years. The fan base has been clamoring for a big move at the position that will bring in another high-level player to pair with DK Metcalf, but it seems like a longshot that that would happen. However, there are some candidates around the NFL that could be moved, especially on teams that have gotten off to a disappointing start to the year. The trade deadline rolls around on November 4th, so a deal would need to be reached in under a month.

Pittsburgh was linked to wide receiver Tyreek Hill throughout the 2025 offseason, but it never really seemed like a deal would ever happen. That is especially true after he suffered a horrific season-ending injury. However, one of his teammates could now be an interesting addition to Pittsburgh. Jaylen Waddle has been a really good wide receiver ever since entering the NFL back in 2021, but he is stuck in Miami. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler wrote in a recent article that he believes teams will likely start calling about the wide receiver, and Pittsburgh doing so would make a lot of sense.

"League execs are already wondering which struggling teams could enter fire sale mode," Fowler wrote. "In the AFC East, the Jets would have several attractive trade possibilities on the defensive side of the ball, as would the Dolphins on offense. It would not surprise me if teams start to call on Miami receiver Jaylen Waddle if the Dolphins continue to struggle, though I highly doubt Miami would entertain that at this point, especially with Tyreek Hill out for the season."

Losing Hill for the entire 2025 season makes it hard to imagine that Miami would part ways with Waddle, but the team is struggling and it is hard to find a path to that franchise succeeding in the near future. Head Coach Mike McDaniel seems to be as pre-fired as a head coach can be, and there has been rumblings about the franchise completely cleaning house and moving on from Chris Grier as general manager as well.

Waddle arguably had his best season during his rookie year in 2021 when he caught 104 passes for 1,015 yards and six touchdowns, but he broke that single-season yardage and touchdown mark the following season in 2022. He started his career off very well, but injuries and inconsistent quarterback play has made it difficult for wide receiver to thrive in Miami. It is completely reasonable to think that Waddle might be open to a change of scenery, while Miami might want to bring in some draft capital to start building for the future.

Steelers Should Be Involved In Talks For Multiple Wide Receivers

Waddle could be an option in Pittsburgh, but another receiver to keep an eye on is Jakobi Meyers. The Las Vegas Raiders are also 1-4, and the team doesn't seem to be getting any better. The quarterback play has not been good, and it is going to be hard to compete in the AFC West after getting off to a horrendous start. 

Fowler wrote about Meyers being a trade candidate, and about how he expects deals involving wide receivers to happen ahead of the deadline.

"One other receiver from a struggling team to watch could be Jakobi Meyers," Fowler wrote. "The Raiders and Meyers couldn't reach a deal before Week 1 despite his trade request, and with the Raiders sitting at 1-4, interest in the player could tick upward. Anyway, there will be much movement leaguewide, and I suspect enough interest in the receiver position to forecast a move or two."

Meyers and Waddle would both be welcomed additions in Pittsburgh. However, it is still unlikely for the franchise to be able to land either player. Waddle would carry a very large cap hit with him in 2027 and 2028, and Meyers would need a new extension as the trade is done.

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