Sep 14, 2020; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) catches a ball for a touchdown past Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden (23) during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Trade rumors are running rampant in Pittsburgh, as the team is searching for outside talent to help with their wide receiver woes seven games into the season. Dianna Russini, an NFL insider and reporter, listed off seven potential wide receivers the Steelers could be looking to acquire ahead of the NFL trade deadline on November 5th.
While fans were hopeful the team could acquire an All-Pro caliber receiver, after missing out on Brandon Aiyuk, Davante Adams, DeAndre Hopkins, and now seemingly Cooper Kupp, these seven names are more realistic options in which GM Omar Khan could trade less draft capital for. With that in mind, here are Russini’s predicted receivers that could make their way to the Steel City via trade.
Darius Slayton, New York Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 14: Darius Slayton #86 of the New York Giants catches a seven yard touchdown pass against Steven Nelson #22 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter in the game at MetLife Stadium on September 14, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Kendrick Bourne, New England Patriots
Oct 18, 2024; London, United Kingdom; New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) carries the ball during practice at the Harrow School. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Diontae Johnson, Carolina Panthers
Oct 13, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (5) during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Christian Kirk, Jacksonville Jaguars
Oct 20, 2024; London, United Kingdom; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk (13) attempts to catch the ball against New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones (25) in the second half of an NFL International Series game at Wembley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
K.J. Osborn, New England Patriots
Oct 20, 2024; London, United Kingdom; New England Patriots wide receiver K.J. Osborn (2) during an NFL International Series game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Demarcus Robinson, Los Angeles Rams
Oct 24, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (15) celebrates after catching a 10-yard touchdown pass against the Minnesota Vikings in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Tyquan Thornton, New England Patriots
Jul 26, 2024; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Tyquan Thornton (11) makes a catch during training camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports
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