The Pittsburgh Steelers are primed to make this massive transaction.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are in a good position to execute a blockbuster wide receiver trade in the 2024 offseason, and the timing appears to be ideal. The San Francisco 49ers may be prepared to split ways with wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk this summer, and the Pittsburgh Steelers may be willing to pay the price.
That’s a lot of hypotheticals, but isn’t that what makes the NFL offseason so exciting?
If Aiyuk is available for the price of a first-round selection and change, with the understanding that he would want a long-term deal on top of that, what might be holding the Steelers back?
Pittsburgh
raded its second-leading receiver (Diontae Johnson) to the Carolina Panthers, with George Pickens playing a larger role in the offense. With Johnson out, the Steelers’ primary receiving options outside of Pickens are Calvin Austin and free agency addition Van Jefferson.
Pittsburgh’s receiver depth isn’t what we’ve come to expect.
Although the Steelers are experts at identifying receivers beyond the first round of the NFL Draft, there is perhaps no better way to spend their 20th overall choice than on Brandon Aiyuk, a proven commodity at one of the game’s most vital positions. Yes, it would cost Pittsburgh more than a single draft selection. It’ll probably cost a new
