Three Legitimate Steelers Trade Options That No One Is Talking About

The Pittsburgh Steelers are likely among the teams that have been most active in exploring the trade market as the deadline approaches. Pittsburgh is extremely thin at the wide receiver position and has been in the running for all the big-name players who are being shopped around. The team could also use help in the secondary after trading star cornerback Joey Porter Jr. to the Dallas Cowboys before Week 4. While the team sits at 6-2, it still could use some help in the depth department. 

Plenty of names have been thrown around in connection to Steelers trade rumors. Some of the names include Josh Downs, Brian Thomas Jr., and Amik Robertson. Downs is the most likely of the group, as there have been many rumblings of a potential trade to Pittsburgh. 

The trade deadline is November 10th, so the Steelers have very limited time to make a splash move. There are some sleeper targets that have not been mentioned much, though. 

Wide receiver Jalen Tolbert is a name that has not been mentioned much, but he could be looking for a new situation. Tolbert is currently a member of the Miami Dolphins, and it looked like he would be one of their top targets this season after the departure of Jaylen Waddle. 

This has not been the case, as Tolbert has recorded only two receptions for the year and seems to be buried on the depth chart. Tolbert could be a very cheap option for the Steelers if they are unable to land a big-name wide receiver.

Another name that makes a ton of sense for Pittsburgh is Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson. With the Buccaneers off to a rough start this season, they could be sellers at the deadline. Robinson has been one of the league's highest-graded interior run defenders, recording 22 tackles, one sack, and two interceptions. 

While Pittsburgh's defensive front has been amazing up to this point in the season, depth is always helpful, and getting a boost from a player like Robinson would surely help down the stretch.

Indianapolis Colts' defensive tackle Grover Stewart has drawn interest across the league as the Colts have been selling while the deadline approaches. The team has traded multiple star players as its season has begun to look like a dud. 

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Colts have received trade inquiries for Stewart, but the front office is "aiming high" and demanding more than interested teams are currently willing to give up. While Stewart might come with a hefty price tag, he would make an already dominant defensive front even better.

It would be surprising to see the Steelers stay quiet at the trade deadline as they have been involved in plenty of trade rumors over the past few weeks. The AFC North has been very competitive this season and Pittsburgh cannot take its foot off the gas. Any major addition to this star-studded roster would give the Steelers a better chance to hold onto the division.

We have seen since hiring general manager Omar Khan, the Steelers have shown that they are not opposed to making big moves, especially at crunch time. This is a different approach compared to what Steelers fans were used to before Khan arrived in the Steel City.

Steelers Might Not Want To Give Up Major Draft Capital

With the looming retirement of quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the Steelers will need to look toward the future after the 2026 season. Pittsburgh has not invested significant draft capital at the quarterback position since the failed selection of Kenny Pickett, but that may change soon. 

The Steelers are presumably going to be looking for their next franchise quarterback as soon as next season, so the front office may not want to invest future draft picks in current assets. It will be interesting to see how Khan navigates the trade deadline. 

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