The Pittsburgh Steelers are a well-oiled machine under the direction of Mike Tomlin. He is in his 18th season with the team, and has never finished a season with a losing record under Tomlin. The Steelers are off to a good start, going 3-0 to start the 2024 season.
Pittsburgh’s defense is holding opponents to an average of 10 points per game in 2024. They have allowed just 26 points through three games. Plus, the team is doing enough on offense to win games. However, the Steelers could use a complementary wideout to pair with George Pickens. Dan Graziano of ESPN noted that both players are worth keeping an eye on. Both teams started 0-3 in 2024 and could trade pieces going forward.
Are the Steelers interested in signing another WR?
🗣️@DanGrazianoESPN About potential WRs #steelers:
“Tennessee’s DeAndre Hopkins and Jacksonville’s Christian Kirk are two veteran players who could be available and attractive if their teams continue to lose and fall out of playoff contention.” #Let’s go here pic.twitter.com/nIGmHuuOAN
— Steel Curtain (@SteelCurtainApp) September 25, 2024
On the Steelers’ current roster, George Pickens is the undisputed WR1. Calvin Austin has been a WR2 through three games but has not lived up to his potential. Pickens leads the Steelers’ pass catchers with 13 receptions and 171 yards this season. Austin’s six catches and 108 yards are the second-closest WRs on the team. Through three games this season, the Steelers have averaged (25.0) pass attempts per game, which is the sixth-lowest in the NFL.
Dan Graziano of ESPN has linked two players as potential trade targets for the Steelers: Tennessee’s DeAndre Hopkins and Jacksonville’s Christian Kirk. The Titans and Jaguars are both 0-3 to start the season. Hopkins is in his 12th pro season and second at Tennessee. He has eight catches for 90 yards and a touchdown, but he’s been snapped by Treylon Burke. Christian Kirk has 10 catches for 108 yards this season, third-most among Jacksonville WRs. If the Jaguars and Titans continue to struggle, they could trade some of their top players before the deadline. Pittsburgh could capitalize on that opportunity if it comes.
