So far, the Steelers‘ quest to land a proven veteran wideout has been like the ending of “Sopranos”: a lot of buildup that ended in a black abyss. We may never know what happened to Tony Soprano, but time will ultimately determine how Pittsburgh’s receiver situation will unfold.
So, here’s what we know so far, or at least according to reports.
So far, the Steelers haven’t been able to make any of said deals come to fruition, but rest assured, Pittsburgh will remedy the situation between now and when it kicks the regular season off in September.
The market has cooled, but the Steelers still have some options, both in free agency and via trade. Below is my ranking of Pittsburgh’s options regarding veteran wideouts.
1. DK Metcalf (Seahawks)
Metcalf tops the list based on the fact that the Steelers have reportedly inquired about him. This is a long shot, though, given he’s a Pro Bowl-caliber player and the Steelers would probably have to give up a lot to acquire him.
Metcalf would give the Steelers a top-tier receiver alongside George Pickens. He’s a physical marvel (checking in a 6-foot-4 and 235 pounds) and is a threat to score every time he touches the ball.
Seattle has to be willing to trade Metcalf in order for this to happen. It has receiver depth, so this can’t be entirely ruled out, but the Steelers would also have to be willing to pay a steep price to acquire him. There’s also the question of long-term salary and whether or not the Steelers view Pickens as their long-term No. 1 wideout.
2. Tyler Lockett (Seahawks)
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