The NFL’s legal tampering period promised to be a wild two days, and it didn’t disappoint. The Pittsburgh Steelers were among the teams that made noise during this period, especially on Tuesday after they agreed to terms on a three-year deal with linebacker Patrick Queen before trading former Pro Bowl wideout Diontae Johnson to the Carolina Panthers.
Pittsburgh needed to replenish its receiving corps before trading Johnson after recently parting ways with veteran Allen Robinson II. Now, the Steelers are undeniably in the market for wideouts with both Johnson and Allen out of the picture.
The Steelers will surely use the draft to rebuild their receiving corps, and may even do so with their first-round pick. But they will also acquire one via free agency. Here’s a look at five available wideouts the Steelers may pursue with the official start of free agency kicking off Wednesday afternoon.
A Pittsburgh-area native who played collegiately at Pitt, Boyd would likely jump at the chance to play for his hometown team. The 29-year old enjoyed back-to-back 1,000-yard receiving…
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Author : Bryan DeArdo
Publish date : 2024-03-13 14:19:49
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