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Aaron Rodgers’ season started almost exactly how he hoped during its 34-32 win over the New York Jets on Sunday, passing for four touchdowns. Now imagine what the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback could do with Tyreek Hill at his disposal, as well.
Rodgers doesn’t have a set secondary option, with the role behind DK Metcalf consisting of Calvin Austin III and his pack of tight ends. If things don’t start to look up for the Miami Dolphins, 33-8 losers to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, the Steelers could become a real option for one of the game’s fastest wideouts.
“There’s already chatter, in the aftermath of Sunday’s win over the Jets, that the all-in Steelers could go even more all-in by making a move for (Tyreek) Hill,” Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio wrote Monday. “Yes, Pittsburgh already has receiver DK Metcalf, who’s making $30 million per year on a five-year deal. But the Steelers don’t have a clear cut No. 2. Hill would be 1b (if not, at times, 1a) to Metcalf.”
There’s a large monetary reason why keeping Hill wouldn’t do the Dolphins much good.
“Although Hill is signed through 2026, he’s due to make $36 million next year — with a cap number of $51.89 million,” Florio said. “It’s highly unlikely he’ll be back after 2025. So if the ship continues to sink, Hill becomes an asset that can be flipped into a draft pick.”
Florio believes Hill’s former team, the Kansas City Chiefs, is also a viable landing spot if he gets shipped from South Beach. Hill was targeted six times against the Colts, notching four grabs for 40 yards. He had 81 receptions for 959 yards and six touchdowns a season ago.
The Jets acquired Adams for a conditional third-round pick last season, for reference. He caught 67 passes for 854 yards and seven touchdowns during his short tenure with the team.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Report: Steelers Eyeing Blockbuster Wide Receiver Trade
