Steelers Predicted to Land $33 Million Veteran Receiver at NFL Trade Deadline
The Pittsburgh Steelers have found themselves at the top of the list of NFL teams looking for a wide receiver since early in the 2024 offseason.
This offseason, they gave their fans the kind of move they had been waiting for at the position when they traded for DK Metcalf.
However, they were still left with just one trustworthy pass catcher as a result of them trying George Pickens away.
Throughout the 2025 season, there has been talk about them making a trade for another receiver to play alongside Metcalf.
Last week former Steelers guard Trai Essex predicted they would trade for Calvin Ridley.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi MeyersTrevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler has a different name in mind for the Steelers.
In a recent article, he predicted the Steelers would be the team to wind up with Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers.
Meyers has established himself as a dependable producer in recent years.
He went over 800 yards in the 2021, 2022, and 2023 seasons before a career year in 2024.
Last season, he made 87 catches for 1027 yards for the Raiders.
This season hasn't been quite so impressive. In six games, he's made 29 catches for 329 yards. He hasn't reached 40 yards in a game since Week 3.
The downturn in production over recent weeks may not be enough to deter the Steelers.
The Steelers' offense hasn't really been a problem this season. They are currently 11th in scoring at 25 points per game.
The problem is that they may need to be a top five offense to make up for how bad their defense has been. The defense is allowing 25 points per game, which puts them at 25th in the league. They've also given up more than 30 points in back to back games.
Head coach Mike Tomlin has sounded pretty resistant to changing anything about their struggling defense. That could mean the Steelers are going to need to win some shootouts down the stretch if they're going to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Meyers could help with that in spite of his struggles over the last few weeks. He's a receiver who would pair well with Metcalf and give Aaron Rodgers another guy he can count on in the passing game.
He shouldn't be overly costly because of his underwhelming start to the season and a contract that expires at the end of the year.
I don't know if a wide receiver is still enough to fix the Steelers given the issues that have popped up in recent weeks, but Meyers would be a solid addition for them if they want to try and let the offense carry the team.
Broncos Trade Proposal Lands Former Ravens Draft Pick to Help Bo Nix
The Denver Broncos are in an interesting spot, sitting at 6-2 and atop the AFC West entering Week 9 with the trade deadline less than one week away, but a move that helps quarterback
ESPN’s staff put together a trade deadline breakdown, and Ben Solak suggested the Broncos attempt to trade for former Baltimore Ravens starter
Cleveland could help the Broncos tread water until they get their starter, Ben Powers, back.
Broncos Urged to Trade for Ravens OG Ben Cleveland
GettyBen Cleveland #66 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on during training camp.
The Broncos lost starting left guard Ben Powers to injured reserve with a torn biceps, and replacement Matt Peart followed him. The Broncos got by with Alex Palczewski against the
That is where Cleveland could be of service to the Broncos after falling out of favor with the Ravens, who drafted him with the 94th overall pick of the 2021 draft.
This Heavy Sports Broncos trade pitch sends a late-round pick to the Ravens for Cleveland.
Broncos get:
- Ben Cleveland
Ravens get:
- 2026 sixth-round draft pick
“The Broncos could be looking for depth at guard following the injury to Ben Powers, whom they signed from Baltimore two years ago,”
Cleveland, 27, has appeared in 61 games for the Ravens in his career, but he has seven starts and has never drawn more than four in a single season. That came during his rookie campaign, making Cleveland a risky trade target for the Broncos or any other team looking for help.
Broncos Alex Palczewski Gets Strong Endorsement
The Broncos could be inclined to stand pat at the deadline, given head coach Sean Payton’s strong praise for Palczewski. A former undrafted free agent,
“He’s doing well,” Payton told reporters on October 29. “He doesn’t look like a throw-in left guard. He’s smart. He’s tough. It’s good to see him playing. It’s good when you look at some of the guys we were able to get after the draft and late. That’s like gold, getting those type of players. And we had, that first year, we hit on a number of linemen.”
Palczewski and the Broncos will face the Houston Texans in Week 9. Their strength is off the edges and in the secondary.
The Las Vegas Raiders are also stronger off the edges than they are up the middle.
That matchup is after the deadline anyway. Moreover, Chris Jones and the Kansas City Chiefs loom large in Week 11 and again in Week 17. Powers could return to the field by then, but that remains uncertain.
Skill positions could be enticing, but the Broncos have stocked their cupboards with young, ascending talent behind veterans Courtland Sutton, Evan Engram, and J.K. Dobbins.
Nix avoids sacks well, but a trade for an upgrade at guard could help him and the Broncos.
