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
Believe what you want, but we are firmly in the camp that the Pittsburgh Steelers intentionally ignored the wide receiver position because they felt confident that they would land San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk.
With Aiyuk signing his extension with the Niners, the Steelers are back to square one and are minus a true No. 2 receiver.
Pouring over the rosters across the NFL, here are six potential trade options ranked from most likely to least likely.
1 - John Metchie III, Houston Texans
Aug 17, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III (8) runs with the ball after a reception during the game against the New York Giants at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
2 - Courtland Sutton, Denver Broncos
DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 25: Wide receiver Courtland Sutton #14 of the Denver Broncos stands on the field as players warm up before a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on November 25, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
3 - Dyami Brown, Washington Commanders
Aug 20, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson (35) breaks up a pass intended for Washington Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown (2) during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
4 - Bo Melton, Green Bay Packers
Aug 24, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Bo Melton (80) leaps to catch a pass to score a touchdown as Baltimore Ravens cornerback Damarion Williams (24) defends during the second quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
5 - Taysom Hill, New Orleans Saints
Nov 27, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill (7) runs past San Francisco 49ers linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (51) in the third quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
6 - Tyler Lockett, Seattle Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett catches a touchdown pass against Detroit Lions cornerback Jerry Jacobs during the second half Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023.
Nate Tice is joined by Charles McDonald as they look ahead to Week 10 of the NFL season by deep diving on the biggest matchup of the weekend and giving one thing to watch in every single game.
