Recent Development In Miami Has Steelers' Omar Khan Ready To Make Huge Trade

The Pittsburgh Steelers already pulled off one massive trade, and that was to land DK Metcalf in the 2025 offseason. The Steelers quickly parted ways with their wide receiver George Pickens just a month after landing Metcalf, signaling a major shift in their offensive direction. The Steelers are currently 4-3 in the 2025 season but sit in first place in the AFC North. With Aaron Rodgers playing at a pretty high level, many believe the Steelers should try to land another wide receiver for the 41-year-old quarterback.

Now, Pittsburgh has once again been rumored to be in the market for a wide receiver, though many are beginning to question whether General Manager Omar Khan truly needs to make another move or if this season is simply beyond saving. The defense, once the cornerstone of the Steelers’ identity, has struggled to stop the bleeding, raising concerns that no offensive addition can fix what has gone wrong on the other side of the ball.

On Saturday, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport revealed that the Miami Dolphins are now open to considering trade offers for their star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle. This news makes it very clear that Khan now has the green light to attempt a trade for Waddle. However, it sounds as if the Dolphins are going to set Waddle's trade value relatively high.

"While previously a question about wide receiver Jaylen Waddle was met with a hard "no," the team will now do its due diligence and at least consider offers for the star in his prime, sources say," Rapoport said in his article. "Miami still would prefer to not trade Waddle, but the Dolphins are at least willing to weigh an offer that blows them away. With an uncertain future at several key places, all options are now on the table."

The 26-year-old wideout has been one of the most dynamic players in the league, boasting elite speed, sharp route-running, and the ability to take over games. However, Miami’s season has unraveled amid locker room tension, inconsistent play, and a coaching staff under heavy scrutiny. With the Dolphins organization heading toward what appears to be another rebuild, Waddle’s name being floated in trade discussions makes sense, but only if the price is right.

For the Steelers, the potential of adding a player like Waddle would be tempting, but it would also require significant assets to make it happen. After already spending big to acquire Metcalf, Pittsburgh’s flexibility in cap space at wide receiver is limited. 

Still, Khan has earned a reputation as one of the most aggressive and creative general managers in football, willing to make bold moves if it means keeping his team competitive. If the Steelers’ defense cannot tighten up, however, no amount of offensive firepower, not even a duo of Metcalf and Waddle, will be enough to save their season.

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Could Light It Up With Jaylen Waddle

Sure, the Steelers’ defense has been awful, and if it doesn’t stop the leakage, nothing else may matter. Still, the Steelers have a real chance to win the AFC North. Rodgers is playing efficient football, and adding Waddle opposite Metcalf could give the team the spark it needs. It would open up the field and bring a new level of energy to a team that has struggled to stay consistent.

At the very least, a move like that would build momentum and give fans a renewed sense of hope. The defense remains the problem, but it never hurts to pick up the phone and see what the price for Waddle might be. With the playoffs still well within reach, a bold move could be exactly what Pittsburgh needs to stay in the fight.

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