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Steelers Trade Deadline Plan Must Revolve Around $14 Million Wide Receiver

The Pittsburgh Steelers' trade deadline proceedings remain a mystery as to whom they'll acquire. It's the world's worst-kept secret that the organization needs help in the wide receiver department. General manager Omar Khan has only himself to blame for being…

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 3:25 AM
Steelers Trade Deadline Plan Must Revolve Around $14 Million Wide Receiver
Key Things to Know
  • Drew VonScio argues the Pittsburgh Steelers must target Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Brian Thomas Jr. before the trade deadline.
  • The proposed move would involve a trade between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Jacksonville Jaguars.
  • Pittsburgh ranks among the NFL's lowest with an average target depth of only seven yards this season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Drew VonScio of Last Word On NFL argues that the Pittsburgh Steelers should center their trade deadline plans on acquiring Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. Sitting at 6-2, Pittsburgh has struggled to generate vertical passing plays downfield, averaging an average depth of target of only seven yards through eight games.

VonScio contends that Thomas would stretch the field for quarterback Aaron Rodgers despite experiencing a down year in Jacksonville. The writer highlights Pittsburgh's draft capital and argues general manager Omar Khan should offer reasonable trade compensation to finalize a deal prior to Tuesday's trade deadline.

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