Behind the Steel Curtain
The Steelers continue to look for another wide receiver via trade
The Pittsburgh Steelers are continuing to shop around for another wide receiver to add to their depth chart. Pittsburgh is in a similar spot that it was in last year, as DK Metcalf is their lone star, and the only starting-capable boundary receiver after the Steelers traded George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys.
Fox Sports NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported that the Steelers had asked multiple teams about potential trades, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Pittsburgh and the Miami Dolphins had discussions about a potential trade for tight end Jonnu Smith. Now, another name has entered the fray.
Zach Smith of Steelers Now reports that the Steelers have inquired about the availability of Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer.
Palmer had a solid rookie season in 2023, catching 39 passes for 385 yards and three touchdowns. Last season, he caught just 12 passes for 172 yards and one touchdown.
Palmer really impressed me at the Senior Bowl in 2023 coming out of Nebraska, and his speed is evident. He ran a 4.33 40-yard dash, and that speed is something the Steelers could use at the position. He is currently buried on the Buccaneers depth chart behind Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Jalen McMillan, and now Emeka Egbuka. The Steelers bringing him in in exchange for a late Day Three pick would be worth doing, especially for the Buccaneers, who aren’t really using Palmer anyway.
