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Fowler: Steelers Took ‘Hard Look’ At Darius Slayton Before Trading For Mike Williams

While the Pittsburgh Steelers finally made their long-awaited trade for a wide receiver, acquiring Mike Williams from the New York Jets, the team also considered New York Giants WR Darius Slayton, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

Fowler said that Pittsburgh took a “hard look” at Slayton, but the Giants value him highly.

In addition to Mike Williams, the #Steelers also took a hard look at #Giants WR Darius Slayton in their hunt for a wide receiver. New York values Slayton, a 2025 free agent who has a pair of 100-yard games this year.