Behind the Steel Curtain
It’s not an exaggeration to say that every time a receiver is released or requests a trade, Steelers fans will be in the X replies begging for Pittsburgh to make a move.
While it is entirely plausible that the Steelers would always like to add talent to the room for the right price, there seems to be a disconnect between fans and the organization regarding the talent in the wide receiver room.
News this week included Jakobi Meyers requesting a trade out of Las Vegas and Marquez Valdes-Scantling having interest in reuniting with former quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
However, after Valdes-Scatling chose to sign with the San Francisco 49ers over the Steelers, Mark Kaboly of The Pat McAfee Show gave some insight into what the team thinks of their pass catchers.
“As of right now, the Steelers are not pursuing any wide receiver in free agency or a trade,” Kaboly wrote on X. “They wanted (Valdes-Scantling) on (the practice squad), but he chose to go on (49ers) PS instead due to injuries to SF receiver room. They are content going into the season with Calvin Austin and Roman Wilson.”
There was interest in Valdes-Scantling, but Pittsburgh reportedly only offering him a spot on the practice squad signals they are more than confident in the development of Roman Wilson and Calvin Austin.
I cannot say I blame the Steelers for their confidence in Austin and Wilson heading into the season. Rodgers and Wilson’s connection has been flourishing all camp, and Austin showed he is a dependable player over the course of last season.
The Steelers also acquired D.K. Metcalf and Jonnu Smith via trade this offseason, and it appears the team will remain put for now.
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