Ever since Diontae Johnson was traded during the first week of free agency back in March, the Pittsburgh Steelers have been in need of a starting wide receiver opposite George Pickens. They have attempted to fill the void with several free agent signings, but most of those players appear to be better suited for a WR3 or slot role rather than a full-time starting role on the outside. The 2024 NFL Draft came and went, and despite some reports that suggested the Steelers were close to executing a trade, nothing ended up coming from them.
The receivers available as free agents right now aren’t going to be needle movers, so an acquisition would need to come via trade.