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‘Don’t Expect Pittsburgh To Move Anyone:’ ESPN Insider Doesn’t See Steelers Trading From Roster

With the Pittsburgh Steelers at 6-2, the team should be much more likely to buy and sell heading into the NFL trade deadline, which is less than a week away on November 10. But even just a week ago, ESPN’s…

By Joe Clark · Steelers Depot

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 1:15 PM

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ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports the Pittsburgh Steelers are not expected to trade anyone off their roster before the deadline.
The 6-2 Steelers are considered much more likely to be buyers rather than sellers ahead of November 10.
Fowler listed backup quarterback Mason Rudolph in ESPN's exercise, though a permanent departure is deemed unlikely.

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ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler reports that he does not expect the Pittsburgh Steelers to trade away any players from their current roster before the November 10 NFL trade deadline. Fowler indicated that the 6-2 Steelers are far more likely to focus on bringing in players rather than parting with existing roster talent.

While Fowler listed backup quarterback Mason Rudolph as a hypothetical candidate in ESPN's trade notebook, Steelers Depot notes trading the veteran makes little sense with Pittsburgh in playoff contention. Additionally, linebacker Patrick Queen is considered unlikely to be moved following strong recent defensive performances.

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‘Don’t Expect Pittsburgh To Move Anyone:’ ESPN Insider Doesn’t See Steelers Trading From Roster

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