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5 elite WRs rumored as Steelers trade targets before the deadline

andrew vasquez
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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 31: Joey Porter Jr. #24 of the Pittsburgh Steelers defends a pass intended for DK Metcalf #14 of the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field on December 31, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 31: Joey Porter Jr. #24 of the Pittsburgh Steelers defends a pass intended for DK Metcalf #14 of the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field on December 31, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images)

While excitement, confusion, and nervousness is brewing over QB Russell Wilson's Week 7 start, one issue still remains for the Pittsurgh Steelers—the team needs a strong WR2. Here are 5 elite receivers rumored to be available by the November 5th trade deadline.

Cooper Kupp:

Nov 10, 2019; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (18) and Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ryan Switzer (10) shake hands before the game at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 10, 2019; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (18) and Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ryan Switzer (10) shake hands before the game at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Davante Adams isn’t the only 31-year-old All-Pro receiver on Pittsburgh's radar. If the Rams become sellers, their star WR may be up for grabs!

Mike Williams:

Sep 29, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Mike Williams (18) celebrates a first down reception during the second half against the Denver Broncos at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Sep 29, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Mike Williams (18) celebrates a first down reception during the second half against the Denver Broncos at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Williams passes the ‘Cordarrelle Patterson recruitment’ test, and the former Chargers WR now finds himself the odd man out in a very crowded NY Jets receiver room.

Courtland Sutton:

Dec 16, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) runs with the ball against the Detroit Lions in the third quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 16, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) runs with the ball against the Detroit Lions in the third quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports

Sutton and QB Russell Wilson developed a solid connection over the past two seasons in Denver, but Sutton had 0 catches in the Broncos' Week 7 Thursday Night Football win over the Saints. Is the WR due for a change of scenery?

DeAndre Hopkins:

Nov 2, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) is tripped up by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Kwon Alexander (54) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 2, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) is tripped up by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Kwon Alexander (54) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports

While the Titans' wideout appears satisfied with his current location, that doesn’t mean Tennessee’s front office won’t trade the aging WR. Pittsburgh could be an ideal landing spot for the former All-Pro playmaker.

D.K. Metcalf:

Dec 13, 2020; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) celebrates with wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) following a second quarter touchdown pass against the New York Jets at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2020; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) celebrates with wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) following a second quarter touchdown pass against the New York Jets at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

If the Seahawks can’t afford to sign Metcalf to a contract extension, why not ship him off to the highest bidder and get great value? Pittsburgh would need to spend major draft capital, but Wilson’s favorite former target in Seattle has jaw-dropping talent.

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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: 5 elite WRs rumored as Steelers trade targets before the deadline